Crypto Funding Surges to Nearly $25B in 2025 Driven by Institutional Investors

Cryptocurrency funding reached nearly $25 billion in 2025, representing a surge of over 150% compared to 2024. Centralized exchanges attracted approximately $4.4 billion, followed by prediction markets with $3.2 billion and DeFi platforms with $2.9 billion, data show. The influx signals a marked shift in institutional sentiment toward blockchain and digital-asset ventures.