Crypto Funding Jumps +50% Year Over Year Despite Fewer Deals

Crypto fundraising, or funding rate, surged +50% to over $25.5Bn in the 12 months ending March 2026 compared to the previous year, despite a -46% drop in total deal volume, according to Messari data.This divergence signals a stark consolidation of capital into late-stage mega-rounds as VCs retreat from speculative early-stage bets and concentrate on established infrastructure. Crypto funding up 50% in 12 months, but …