Crypto VC financing reached $1.4 billion in January 2026

According to a report by Bijie Network: Bijie Network, citing a tweet from Wu Blockchain, stated that the total amount of VC financing in the crypto sector in January 2026 was approximately $1.4 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 14%. While the number of financing events decreased, the average deal size increased, with capital concentrating on fewer and larger projects. Institutional-grade infrastructure has become the most favored sector, with both traditional financial institutions and crypto-native funds actively participating, and investment focus is shifting toward US-based projects.