According to The Defiant, venture capital database Pitchbook predicts in its 2025 Enterprise Technology Outlook report that venture capital firms will double their investments in cryptocurrency next year, with investments exceeding $18 billion, almost double the $9.9 billion invested in 2024.
Pitchbook analysts say that with the return of comprehensive venture capital firms to the blockchain and cryptocurrency fields, as well as the involvement of large financial institutions, venture capital firms focused on cryptocurrency will be strengthened; Although the investment amount of $18 billion is "far lower than the $24.7 billion in 2021 and $29.8 billion in 2022, it is expected that the participation of major traditional financial institutions such as BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Goldman Sachs will continue to enhance investors' confidence in the cryptocurrency market; in addition to their large customer base, these institutions also bring legitimacy to the cryptocurrency industry and may accelerate mainstream investors' acceptance of digital assets. They also bring professional knowledge and long-term relationships with regulatory agencies, which will make them" effective intermediaries, while complying with regulations, creating a trust environment that cryptocurrency native companies often find difficult to achieve.
