ChainCatcher reports, citing data from The Block by crypto KOL YashasEdu, that crypto startup funding totaled $883 million in February. However, the overall number of venture capital deals reached a 5.5-year low, with funding down approximately 80% from the 2022 peak. Funding is increasingly concentrated in a few specific areas, such as stablecoin infrastructure, custody, and compliance tools. Of the tokens launched in 2025, 85% are trading below their opening price, and VC narratives have shifted toward “revenue-centric” models.
February crypto funding reaches $883M, but deal count hits a 5.5-year low
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February project funding totaled $883 million, but the number of venture deals reached a 5.5-year low, down 80% from 2022’s peak. Capital is now concentrated on stablecoin infrastructure, custody, and crypto compliance tools. Over 85% of 2025 token launches traded below their opening price, signaling a shift toward revenue-focused projects.
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