Crypto Funding Soars 50%, But Most Startups Are Getting Shut Out: Analysts
Cryptocurrency fundraising surged nearly 50% year-over-year through March 2026, but the number of individual deals dropped by 46%, according to Messari data. The average deal size soared 272% to $34 million, reflecting a trend of capital concentration in fewer, larger rounds. Three major deals in February alone accounted for 44% of the month’s total funding. While early-stage activity remains fragmented, late-stage and strategic mega-rounds dominate. A significant concern is the decline in new venture fund closures, with few major crypto VCs raising fresh capital beyond Dragonfly’s recent $650 million fund. This suggests that despite headline growth, the industry faces a potential future funding shortage.
bitcoinist03/10 09:01
