What to know:
- So, in the first quarter of 2025, crypto venture funding in the U.S. was a measly $861 million. Meanwhile, AI was out here flexing with nearly $20 billion. Talk about a glow-up! 💸
- AI deals were like the Kardashians of the funding world—Databricks snagged a whopping $15.3 billion, and Anthropic was like, “Hold my drink,” with a cool $2 billion. Crypto? Oh, just a $2 billion investment into Binance by Abu Dhabi’s MGX. Yawn. 😴
- Historically, it’s like AI has been the prom queen while crypto is still trying to find a date. AI funding went from $670 million in 2011 to a staggering $36 billion in 2020. Crypto, sweetie, you’re still in the friend zone. 🙈
Crypto venture funding in the U.S. was a sad little $861 million for the first three months of 2025, while AI was out here throwing a party with nearly $20 billion. Investors are clearly swiping right on AI. 💔
Data shows that investors closed 795 deals in the U.S. in AI from January to March. And let’s not forget those blockbuster deals—Databricks and Anthropic were basically the Avengers of funding. 💥
Crypto’s biggest deal? A $2 billion investment into Binance. It’s like bringing a butter knife to a sword fight. Other notable mentions include a $82 million raise from Mesh and Bitwise’s $70 million round. Cute, but not quite the same. 😏
Pitchbook’s previous reports reveal that AI startups snagged one-third of global VC investment in 2024, totaling $131.5 billion. Meanwhile, crypto was over there with $4.9 billion. Ouch! 📉
Analysis: Has AI stolen crypto’s venture dollars?
With all these blockbuster rounds and Sam Altman’s trillion-dollar dreams, it’s easy to think investors have suddenly developed a crush on AI. But let’s be real—VCs have always had a soft spot for AI. It’s like the reliable friend who always shows up with snacks. 🍕
Historically, VCs have favored AI over crypto, with funding growing from $670 million in 2011 to $36 billion in 2020. Crypto had its moment, but it was like a one-hit wonder. 🎤
There was only one year where crypto beat AI for funding, and that was during a bullish cycle. But then AI came back with a vengeance, surpassing $100 billion by 2024. Talk about a comeback! 💪
And let’s not forget the quirky world of crypto—airdrops are like surprise birthday parties for users, pumping up token prices and inflating project treasuries. 🎉
A recent report from Dragonfly found that between 2020 and 2024, the 11 largest airdrops generated $7 billion. Not enough to close the gap, but hey, it’s a fun way to make a buck! 💰
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