According to Mars Finance, citing CryptoRank, the cryptocurrency venture capital market has remained subdued since 2025, but leading institutions such as Coinbase Ventures, Animoca Brands, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z crypto), and Tether continue to actively invest. Specifically, Coinbase Ventures participated in approximately 33 deals, Animoca Brands in around 19, and a16z crypto in about 18. Overall, monthly total funding volumes have fluctuated between hundreds of millions and several billion dollars, with early-stage rounds accounting for a significant share, as capital remains concentrated on identifying early-stage projects and structural opportunities. Meanwhile, VC investment in the DeFi sector has declined for three consecutive quarters, with the current quarter’s investment reaching its lowest level since Q4 2023. DeFi funding rounds in Q2 2026 also hit their lowest number since 2020, indicating stricter selection criteria for DeFi projects and signaling that the sector has entered a phase of intense competition among existing players.
Top Crypto VCs Remain Active Amid DeFi Funding Slump
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Top altcoin news shows major crypto VCs remaining active despite a DeFi funding slump. Coinbase Ventures led with 33 deals, followed by Animoca Brands with 19 and a16z crypto with 18. DeFi VC investment has declined for three consecutive quarters, reaching its lowest level since late 2023. A DeFi exploit earlier this year may have contributed to the cooling. The second quarter of 2026 saw the fewest DeFi funding rounds since 2020, as investors shift focus toward early-stage projects.
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