PitchBook’s Robert Le 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 far from the $30 billion invested in 2021.
A crypto year 2023 was not. The collapse of FTX eroded the confidence of venture capitalists (frankly, it shook the confidence of even the most die-hard cryptocurrency traders), and high interest rates gave investors cold feet.
But things have changed this year with the approval of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and increasing policy attention on digital assets.
By all accounts, 2025 looks promising for crypto.
ETFs and Favorable Policies Boost Capital Inflows
Le explains that ETFs fueled mainstream interest in crypto, meaning significant outside capital flowed into the market.
On top of that, traditional financial institutions are boarding the crypto ship. Take Ripple, for example, which has formed partnerships with over 100 banks worldwide in 2024 alone. By 2025, it is rumored that 80% of Japanese banks plan to integrate $XRP into their operations.
Lawmakers have no choice but to accept that crypto is here to stay. Even once skeptical of digital assets, Donald Trump is now apparently considering a strategic Bitcoin ($BTC) reserve and appointing a pro-crypto team.
Le notes that even the absence of regulatory developments would be an improvement over the “regulation by enforcement” approach adopted by the SEC and IRS in 2024.
The power dynamic is already changing. The Blockchain Association has filed a lawsuit against the IRS for forcing decentralized platforms to report user information. It seems that lawmakers would benefit from learning what “decentralized” means before making decisions.
In 2025, Le expects blockchain technology to expand beyond the crypto sector. New use cases in sectors like energy and mobility could attract venture capital funding and drive mainstream adoption.
Retail investors flock to $WEPE, $38 million raised
All of the above is good news for retail investors, not just whales and institutions. Greater liquidity and clear regulations make it easier to launch new projects and enter the market.
Wall Street Pepe ($WEPE) launched just in time for this crypto renaissance. Tired of internal conspiracies, $WEPE assembles its degen army to share its knowledge and crush this bull run.
In its first month of presale, $WEPE raised $38 million. And that’s just one project – with such a pace of fundraising, $18 billion in annual crypto VC funding doesn’t seem that unrealistic.
You can buy $WEPE at $0.000366 for the next two hours, after which the price will increase. This means there will be no lower entry point into the $WEPE community than today.
European platforms remove $USDT and the best wallet comes to the rescue
The EU is like the baby boomer uncle of the United States, who always hopes that his savings account will keep pace with inflation.
Starting today, the world’s largest stablecoin Tether ($USDT) will be delisted from European exchanges due to non-compliance with Crypto Asset Markets (MiCA) regulations.
This is exactly the kind of bureaucratic nonsense that $WEPE is against.
But keeping your crypto on an exchange was never a good idea to begin with. Fortunately, Best Wallet still allows you to store and transfer $USDT, regardless of your location.
Best Wallet also has a convenient presale aggregator where you can purchase new coins like $WEPE without leaving the app. It’s both fast and secure because you won’t risk clicking on a malicious link.
To top it all off, $BEST token holders benefit from reduced transaction fees and voting on project development proposals. The token is now available for presale at $0.0234, but the price is expected to increase in 19 hours.
Closing remarks
While most tokens are in the red today, the market outlook for 2025 is stronger than ever. Favorable regulations and institutional adoption are likely to drive innovation in the industry and attract funding.
Yet no gains are guaranteed, even in a bull market. We remind you to DYOR and diversify your portfolio to offset potential losses. Take calculated risks but keep a cool head.
