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Crypto Market Sees Growing Interest From VC Firms Amid Bullish Sentiment – Crypto News

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March 23, 2024

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The digital asset sector is currently witnessing a significant surge in interest from venture capital (VC) firms, propelled by the escalating popularity of the crypto market among global investors. Notably, this surge comes on the heels of a bullish momentum in the crypto market, which has propelled various cryptocurrencies, including the Bitcoin price, to new heights in recent days.

Venture Capital Firms Flock To Crypto Market

The recent rally in the crypto market and growing institutional interest from the Wall Street players have bolstered the sentiment of the VC firms towards the segment. Notably, the increasing popularity of the Bitcoin ETF, as well as Bitcoin demands from players like Michael Saylor’s Microstrategy reflects the market’s shifting focus towards the digital asset space.

Meanwhile, in a recent development reported by Bloomberg, VC firms are swiftly redirecting their focus toward the crypto space as digital asset prices show signs of upward movement after a prolonged slump. Hack VC, a prominent player in the arena, is reportedly in the process of raising a substantial amount, at least $100 million, for a new fund aimed at seed-stage investments in crypto startups.

The firm’s managing partner, Alex Pack, revealed that they had raised a $150 million fund last month, with a significant portion already deployed. Notably, Hack VC had previously raised a $200 million fund in 2022.

However, the interest in Hack VC is a reflection of a broader trend among so-called “crypto-native” VC firms, specializing in blockchain investments, seizing the opportunities presented by the current market conditions. For instance, Hivemind Capital is actively working on establishing a $50 million non-fungible token (NFT) fund, while Framework Ventures recently co-led a $69 million round for the Berachain blockchain platform, valuing it at $1.5 billion.

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Funding Dynamics In The Digital Asset Space

In stark contrast to the current fervor among VC firms, the crypto market startup funding landscape experienced a significant downturn in 2023, with investments plummeting by more than two-thirds to $9.5 billion globally compared to the previous year. According to Galaxy Digital data, venture firms in the cryptocurrency segment raised only about $6 billion last year, marking a steep decline from over $37 billion in 2022 and $20 billion in the preceding year.

Meanwhile, this downturn underscores the volatility inherent in the crypto funding ecosystem, which is subject to rapid fluctuations influenced by various market dynamics. In addition, the sentiment was also gloomy in the above-mentioned years, after the COVID-19 pandemic and soaring interest rates by the Federal Reserve dampened the overall crypto market sentiment.

Besides, this latest surge in VC interest signals a renewed confidence in the potential of the crypto market, bolstered by recent market momentum and an evolving regulatory landscape. As VC firms continue to pour investments into the sector, the crypto industry is poised for further growth and innovation in the coming months.

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