According to ChainCatcher and reported by The Defiant, the venture capital database Pitchbook predicts in its 2025 Corporate Technology Outlook report that venture capital firms will double their investment in cryptocurrencies next year, exceeding $18 billion, nearly double the $9.9 billion invested in 2024.
Pitchbook analysts indicate that as comprehensive venture capital firms return to the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, along with the participation of large financial institutions, venture capital firms focusing on cryptocurrencies will be strengthened; although the investment of $18 billion is 'far below' the $24.7 billion in 2021 and $29.8 billion in 2022, the involvement of major traditional financial institutions such as BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Goldman Sachs is expected to continue boosting investor confidence in the cryptocurrency market; in addition to a vast client base, these institutions also bring legitimacy to the cryptocurrency industry and have the potential to accelerate mainstream investor adoption of digital assets. They also bring expertise and long-standing relationships with regulators, which will make them 'effective intermediaries that create a trust environment that is often difficult for cryptocurrency-native companies to achieve while complying with regulations.'