PANews December 25 news, according to The Defiant, the venture capital database Pitchbook predicts in its 2025 Corporate Technology Outlook report that venture capital firms will double their investments in cryptocurrency next year, with investments exceeding $18 billion, nearly double the $9.9 billion invested in 2024.

Pitchbook analysts state that as integrated venture capital firms return to the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, along with the participation of major financial institutions, venture capital firms focused on cryptocurrency will strengthen; although the $18 billion investment amount is 'far lower than the $24.7 billion in 2021 and $29.8 billion in 2022, it is expected that the involvement of major traditional financial institutions such as BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Goldman Sachs will continue to enhance investor confidence in the cryptocurrency market; in addition to a massive client base, these institutions also bring legitimacy to the cryptocurrency industry and have the potential to accelerate mainstream investors' acceptance of digital assets. They also bring expertise and long-standing relationships with regulators, which will make them 'effective intermediaries, creating a trust environment that cryptocurrency-native companies often find difficult to achieve while complying with regulations.'