Crypto Funding Surges Past $19B in 2025 as October Raises Hit $2.5B

Crypto fundraising accelerated sharply in October, with 27 blockchain and digital asset companies securing more than $2.5 billion, according to data from DefiLlama. Key Takeaways: Crypto funding hits $19 billion in 2025, with 27 companies raising $2.5 billion in October alone. Investors now expect total fundraising to top $25 billion by year’s end. Polymarket led October’s raises with a $2 billion investment from ICE. The surge brings total funding for 2025 to over $19 billion, already surpassing ...