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Bakkt, Inc.(BKKT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 1 day
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-20.2% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$7.03
10/08/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BKKT

10/08/2026: BKKT (1-star) is a SELL. SELL for 1 day. Simulated Profits (-20.20%). Updated daily EoD!

Bakkt Holdings Inc is a fintech company specializing in institutional-grade crypto custody and enterprise-focused loyalty platform infrastructure. Its primary strength lies in its compliant, secure architecture designed for financial institutions looking to enter the digital asset space. The company's growth story centers on its pivot toward B2B services, aiming to capture volume through partner bank integration. However, Bakkt faces substantial risks, including high cash burn, intense competition from larger incumbents, and heavy sensitivity to volatile crypto market trends. It remains a speculative play suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate high risk and should closely monitor updates regarding cash runway and new enterprise contract wins.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitWhile operating in a high-growth sector, the company has yet to demonstrate a consistent path to profitable scaling.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock experiences high volatility often correlated with crypto market cycles, making it a speculative momentum play.
Value investorWeak fitThe lack of consistent earnings and negative cash flow makes this unsuitable for traditional value investing.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and focuses on cash preservation for growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh regulatory, operational, and market risk profile makes this unsuitable for conservative investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is highly sensitive to fluctuations in the broader cryptocurrency market.
Valuation riskHighUncertain future earnings potential creates difficulty in establishing a firm valuation floor.
Competition risk (Crypto/Fintech)HighEstablished incumbents with massive scale pose a constant threat to market share.
Business qualityMediumThe company provides specialized infrastructure, but faces ongoing challenges in scaling the model profitably.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no current expectation of income distribution.
Execution riskHighSuccessful turnaround depends on complex integration of services and acquiring stable B2B partners.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -45.02%
Avg. Invested days 15
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BKKT receives a 2-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and soft quantitative characteristics.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BKKT has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with soft financial health, weak growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-129.8%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -6.6%), negative revenue growth (-33.1%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BKKT's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 24.1%). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
BKKT's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -33.1% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-129.8%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-531.5%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 28.5% and approximately 79.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 40.22% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 6.85%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.75%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.27%
Tidal Investments LLC. 2.10%
Alpine Fox Capital, LLC 2.01%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BKKT generates approximately $11 of gross profit, $-61 of operating income, and $-66 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.05%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BKKT has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 327.65M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12
Volume (30-day avg) 1.3M shares
Beta 6.07
52 Weeks Range 6.71 - 47.17
Updated Date 10/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 6.71 - 47.17
Updated Date 10/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -3.67

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Crypto SolutionsFees from custody services, trading commissions, and platform integration for financial institutions.Revenue depends on volume and institutional adoption of digital assets.
Loyalty SolutionsPlatform service fees for managing and redeeming loyalty programs for enterprise clients.Provides a steadier, albeit smaller, revenue stream compared to trading.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 346.83M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.29
Enterprise Value 346.83M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.29
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.31
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.79
Shares Outstanding 45.07M
Shares Floating 35.92M
Shares Outstanding 45.07M
Shares Floating 35.92M
Percent Insiders 40.22
Percent Institutions 28.53

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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