In 2025, venture capital investments in the crypto industry could reach record levels. According to a report by CEX.io, in the first half of 2025, venture deals amounted to $16.5 billion.
Venture Capital Funding in Crypto
After several years of stagnation, interest from venture capitalists in the crypto industry has resurfaced. The volume of venture deals in the first half of 2025 reached $16.5 billion, which already surpasses the $12.2 billion raised across all of 2024. 2025 is expected to become a record year for crypto startup funding.
Finance Sector as the Investment Leader
The finance sector retains the largest share of venture funding, capturing 51% of the total deal volume. This category includes both centralized and decentralized finance projects. There is also a noticeable increase in interest for infrastructure projects related to hardware, security, and oracles.
Trends and Changes in Funding Volume
Despite the growth in overall funding size in recent years, the number of funding rounds has declined. The average funding round size hit a record $20 million in the first half of 2025, indicating a rebound following the downturn that occurred after the 2022 market crash.
There is confidence that 2025 may be a turning point for venture capital investments in the crypto industry, which could lead to significant market changes.
