In 2024, there were 1,530 publicly disclosed crypto venture capitalist (VC) investment rounds, marking a 25.1% increase from the previous year. Total fundraising reached $10.04 billion, up by 7.59% from 2023. The first half of the year saw the strongest fundraising activity, with a subsequent decline until a reversal post-Trump's re-election. While investment rounds over $20 million decreased, those between $1 and $20 million saw an increase. Blockchain infrastructure remained the top VC recipient, with DeFi funding doubling and CeFi dropping. Notable investments included Stripe's $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge and Australian miner Iris Energy receiving $413 million. Avalanche also secured substantial VC funds. Overall, 2024 witnessed bullish crypto investment trends, driven by institutional adoption and individual optimism. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news