In February, the total funding for crypto companies reached $883 million, but the number of transactions hit a 5.5-year low.

PANews March 2 News, according to crypto KOL YashasEdu citing The Block data, the total funding for crypto startups in February reached $883 million. However, overall, the number of venture capital deals hit a 5.5-year low, with funding down approximately 80% from the 2022 peak. Funds are concentrating in a few specific areas, such as stablecoin infrastructure, custody, and compliance tools. Among tokens launched in 2025, 85% are trading below their opening prices. VC narratives have shifted to “revenue-centric.”

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