Crypto VC funding slid to $659m across 63 April deals, a 74% drop from March that drags monthly flows back to 2024 lows even as DeFi and AI still attract capital.
Summary
- Cointelegraph data show crypto venture funding fell to $659 million across 63 deals in April, down 74% from $2.6 billion and 84 rounds in March.
- Since peaking at $3.84 billion in October 2025, monthly crypto VC flows have trended lower even as 2026 year‑to‑date funding still totals about $5.64 billion.
- DeFi led sector activity with 12 deals, while blockchain services and AI‑linked crypto projects each saw 8 rounds; market maker GSR’s VC arm was the most active investor, with Tether, Animoca Brands, and…
