Crypto funding rises 50% in 12 months amid shift toward larger deals

Cryptocurrency sector funding increased 50% over the past year, but the market shows a structural shift toward fewer, larger investment rounds. According to Messari analyst Eric Turner, most major crypto venture capital firms have paused fundraising activity, with Dragonfly Capital being a notable exception. The trend reflects a maturing market where capital concentrates in bigger-ticket deals rather than distributed across numerous smaller investments.