Recent data indicates that between April and June, investors pumped over $10 billion into crypto startups. This is the highest amount raised in a single quarter since early 2022.
Overall Investment Landscape
After a period of sluggish activity, the crypto investment market has seen a significant uptick. More than half of this total was raised in June, reflecting a renewed optimism among investors.
Major Funding Rounds
Among the notable investments is the $750 million funding secured by Strive Funds, backed by businessman Vivek Ramaswamy. Other significant investments include $585 million from TwentyOneCapital and $400 million from Securitize. Several smaller but noteworthy rounds were conducted by companies like Kalshi, Auradine, ZenMEV, and Digital Asset.
Trends and Future of Crypto Investments
According to the data, Coinbase Ventures led deal activity, completing 25 investments during the quarter. Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, and Paradigm also remained active, focusing on DeFi, blockchain infrastructure, and emerging payment solutions. While there was some interest in memecoins, funding in that area remained relatively quiet.
Overall, the venture capital market in the crypto space is noticeably recovering and increasing in activity, shifting focus towards foundational technologies and institutional-grade applications.
