Crypto VC Funding to Hit $18B, Is 2025 The Year of Crypto?

Robert Le at PitchBook predicts crypto VC funding to hit $18B in 2025. That’s 50% more than the $12B the industry saw in 2024 but still far from the $30B invested in 2021.

A year of crypto 2023 was not. FTX collapse eroded venture capitalist trust (frankly, it has shaken the confidence even of die-hard crypto traders), and high interest rates gave investors cold feet.

But the tables have turned this year with the approval of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and a growing political focus on digital assets.

By all accounts, 2025 is looking bright for crypto.

ETFs and Favorable Policies Drive Capital Inflows

Le explains that ETFs fueled generalist interest in crypto, which means substantial outside capital had flown into the market.

On top of that, traditional financial institutions are jumping on board the crypto ship. Take Ripple, for example, which formed partnerships with over 100 banks worldwide in 2024 alone. In 2025, it’s rumored that 80% of Japanese banks will plan to integrate $XRP into their operations.

Lawmakers have no choice but to accept that crypto is here to stay. Even once skeptical about digital assets, Donald Trump now apparently considers a Bitcoin ($BTC) strategic reserve and appoints a pro-crypto team.

Le notes that even no regulatory developments would be an improvement from the ‘regulation by enforcement’ approach the SEC and IRS took in 2024.

The power dynamic is already changing. The Blockchain Association filed a lawsuit against the IRS for forcing decentralized platforms to report user information. It seems that legislators would be better off learning what ‘decentralized’ means before issuing orders.

In 2025, Le expects blockchain technology to expand beyond the crypto industry. New use cases in sectors like energy and mobility could attract VC funding and drive mainstream adoption.

Retail Investors Flock to $WEPE, $38M Raised

All of the above is good news for retail investors, not just whales and institutions. Greater liquidity and clear regulations make it easier for people to launch new projects and join the market.

Wall Street Pepe ($WEPE) launched just in time for this crypto renaissance. Tired of insider conspiracies, $WEPE is assembling his degen army to share knowledge and crush this bull run.

In its first month on presale, $WEPE raised $38M. And that’s just one project – with such a fundraising pace, $18B in annual crypto VC funding doesn’t seem all that unrealistic.

You can buy $WEPE at $0.000366 for the next two hours, after which the price will increase. This means there will be no lower entry point into the $WEPE community than now.

EU Platforms Delist $USDT, Best Wallet Comes to Rescue

The EU is like the US’s boomer uncle who still hopes his savings account will keep up with inflation.

Effective today, the world’s largest stablecoin Tether ($USDT) will be delisted from European exchanges due to incompliance with Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation.

This is exactly the kind of bureaucratic nonsense $WEPE stands against.

But keeping your crypto on an exchange was never a good idea to begin with. Luckily, Best Wallet still lets you store and transfer $USDT regardless of your location.

Best Wallet also has a handy presale aggregator where you can buy fresh meme coins like $WEPE without leaving the app. This is both fast and secure because you don’t risk clicking on a malicious link.

To top it all, $BEST token holders get lower transaction fees and a vote on project development proposals. The token is now available on presale at $0.0234, but the price is set to increase in 19 hours.

Closing Remarks

While most tokens are in the red today, the market’s prospects for 2025 are stronger than ever. Favorable regulations and institutional adoption are likely to boost innovation in the industry and attract funding.

Still, no gains are guaranteed – even in a bullish market. We remind you to DYOR and diversify your portfolio to offset potential losses. Take calculated risks but keep a cool head.