Crypto venture capital funding surged 100% year-over-year in Q2 2025, reaching $10.03 billion—the highest since early 2022. June alone brought in $5.14 billion. Major rounds included Strive Funds ($750M), TwentyOneCapital ($585M), and Securitize ($400M), with significant backing for Kalshi, Auradine, and ZenMEV. Coinbase Ventures led deal activity with 25 investments, followed by Pantera, a16z, Animoca, and Galaxy Digital. The boom reflects renewed institutional interest, especially in Bitcoin strategies and tokenization of real-world assets. Regulatory clarity and strong ETF inflows further boosted confidence. This growth marks a major turning point for crypto VC after a prolonged market downturn and cautious investment climate.