Crypto VC Funding Falls 50% After Massive Q4 2025 Surge: Galaxy
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Crypto venture capital activity cooled in Q1 2026, with roughly $4 billion invested across 355 crypto and blockchain deals — a 50% quarter‑over‑quarter decline in capital and a 16% drop in deal count versus Q4 2025. The pullback in fundraising suggests weaker momentum for startups, potentially slowing DeFi, DEX projects, token launches and broader crypto adoption in the near term.
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Crypto venture capital activity slowed in Q1 2026 following the exceptionally strong pace recorded in Q4 2025, according to a new report from Galaxy Digital.
Venture firms invested roughly $4 billion across 355 crypto and blockchain-focused deals during the quarter, which is a 50% decline in capital invested quarter-over-quarter and a 16% drop in deal count.
