Friends in the blockchain industry, come and see the latest investment trends! According to BlockBeats, cryptocurrency and blockchain startups attracted about $13.7 billion in venture capital in 2024, an increase of 28% compared to 2023. Although this figure has not yet reached the peaks of 2021 and 2022, it also shows signs of market recovery! 📈

This year, early-stage financing has become the protagonist of the market. Pre-Seed round transactions hit a historic high, exceeding 1,180 deals, a year-on-year increase of 68%. This indicates that enthusiasm for emerging projects remains high, as if every new idea could be the next 'unicorn'! Seed round financing also performed well, totaling $3.4 billion, nearly matching the record of 2021.

Series A financing was similarly strong, completing over 175 transactions, raising $2.8 billion, with year-on-year increases of 59% and 46%, respectively. However, the decrease in late-stage financing has also created opportunities for mergers and acquisitions, and we may see more industry consolidation in the near future.

Regarding 2025, top cryptocurrency venture capital firms hold a cautiously optimistic attitude. While they do not believe financing levels will return to the peaks of 2021-2022, they unanimously agree that startups with high product-market fit and user adoption rates are more likely to receive funding support.

What do you think about this trend, everyone? Which areas do you think will become the next investment hotspots? Feel free to share your views in the comments section, and let’s discuss the future of blockchain together!