Startup Funding Slows Amid Market Scrutiny

[johnblockbuster]

Q2 2025 saw a slowdown in crypto startup funding, with $1.97 billion raised across 378 deals—a 59% decline from the previous quarter. Experts say VCs are prioritizing predictable revenue models, institutional adoption, and proven infrastructure before committing capital.

[Abdul Khan]

A natural cooldown after last year’s hype. Investors are being more selective, which might lead to healthier growth.

[EmTeam]

Not surprising—markets always rebalance. This slowdown could separate strong projects from short-lived ones.