No deal yet Bakkt said on Tuesday it was aware of "the rumor...

Bakkt said on Tuesday it was aware of "the rumors that appeared in the financial press regarding a potential transaction involving the company," but the company "does not comment on market rumors or speculation."

Shares of Bakkt, backed by NYSE-owner Intercontinental Exchange (ICE.N)

, opens new tab, which closed up 162.5% on Monday after FT's report, were up another 14.8% in premarket trading on Tuesday.

Trump Media and Technology Group's shares, which closed up 16.7% on Monday, slipped 6.7% before the bell.

Trump Media did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment and Intercontinental Exchange declined to comment.