Record $8.5B Crypto VC Surge in Q4 2025: Blockchain Investments Hit 3-Year High
Introduction: A Massive Boom in Crypto Venture Capital
Crypto and blockchain startups saw huge growth in venture capital funding during Q4 2025. Investors poured in more than $8 billion, the biggest amount since mid-2022. This jump came from big bets on mature companies. While the number of deals stayed steady, total money invested jumped 84% from the prior quarter.
Even with tough market conditions, the sector looks strong. Trading platforms grabbed the most cash, and areas like stablecoins, AI, and blockchain tools keep pulling in funds. New ideas still get early money, showing entrepreneurs have options. The US leads the pack, boosted by pro-crypto policies.
For the full year, 2025 brought over $20 billion across 1,660 deals – double…
