Robert Le of PitchBook predicts that crypto VC funding will reach $18 billion in 2025. That’s 50% more than the $12 billion the industry saw in 2024, but still a far cry from the $30 billion invested in 2021.
2023 was not a year of crypto. FTX’s collapse has undermined the confidence of venture capitalists (frankly, it has even shaken the confidence of die-hard crypto traders), and high interest rates have given investors cold feet.
But the tide has turned this year with the approval of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and a growing political focus on digital assets.
All in all, 2025 looks bright for crypto.
ETFs and favorable policies encourage capital inflows
Le explains that ETFs have sparked mainstream interest in cryptocurrencies, meaning significant leverage has flowed into the market.
Additionally, traditional financial institutions are also getting on board the crypto ship. Take Ripple, for example, which has partnered with over 100 banks worldwide in 2024 alone. Rumor has it that 80% of Japanese banks plan to integrate $XRP into their operations in 2025.
Lawmakers have no choice but to accept that crypto is here to stay. Although once skeptical of digital assets, Donald Trump is now apparently considering a strategic reserve for Bitcoin ($BTC) and appointing a pro-crypto team.
Le points out that even the absence of regulatory developments would represent an improvement over the “regulation through enforcement” approach that the SEC and IRS took in 2024.
The power dynamic is already changing. The Blockchain Association filed a lawsuit against the IRS for forcing decentralized platforms to report user information. It seems that it would be better for legislators to find out what “decentralized” means before issuing orders.
In 2025, Le expects blockchain technology to expand beyond the crypto industry. New use cases in sectors such as energy and mobility could attract VC funding and drive mainstream adoption.
Retail investors flock to $WEPE, raising $38 million
All of this is good news for retail investors, not just whales and institutions. Greater liquidity and clear regulations make it easier for people to start new projects and enter the market.
Wall Street Pepe ($WEPE) was launched just in time for this cryptocurrency renaissance. Tired of insider conspiracies, $WEPE is assembling its army of swords to share knowledge and quell this bull market.
In the first month of presales, $WEPE raised $38 million. And that’s just one project – at such a pace of fundraising, $18 billion in annual crypto VC funding doesn’t seem all that unrealistic.
You can buy $WEPE at a price of $0.000366 for the next two hours, after which the price will rise. This means there will be no lower entry point into the $WEPE community than there is now.
EU Platforms Slash $USDT, Best Wallet Comes to the Rescue
The EU is like the US boomer uncle who still hopes his savings account can keep up with inflation.
Starting today, the world’s largest stablecoin Tether ($USDT) will be delisted from European exchanges due to violations of the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) Regulation.
This is exactly the kind of bureaucratic nonsense that $WEPE opposes.
But keeping your cryptocurrency on an exchange was never a good idea in the first place. Luckily, Best Wallet still allows you to store and transfer $USDT regardless of your location.
Best Wallet also has a convenient pre-sale aggregator that allows you to buy fresh meme coins like $WEPE without leaving the app. This is both fast and safe as you don’t risk clicking on a malicious link.
Additionally, $BEST token holders receive lower transaction fees and voting on project development proposals. The token is available for presale now for $0.0234, but the price will increase in 19 hours.
Final remarks
While most tokens are in the red today, the market’s prospects for 2025 are better than ever. Favorable regulations and institutional acceptance are expected to spur industry innovation and attract funding.
Still, no profits are guaranteed – even in a bullish market. We remind you to DYOR and diversify your portfolio to offset potential losses. Take calculated risks but keep a cool head.