2026-01-08 08:29:31

The rebound in cryptocurrency financing in 2025 is truly astonishing, just like that NBA legend known for his explosiveness and stability—unstoppable.

This year, the total financing amount reached $25 billion, setting the second-highest record in history, only behind the crazy cycle of 2021. But this time, it's a bit different—this financing boom is healthier and more sustainable.

To track the specific flow of funds, I spent several weeks analyzing data from 6,723 funding rounds. The results are quite interesting.

**Prediction Markets, AI Storage, and RWA Become the Biggest Winners**

It's no surprise that prediction markets stand out. This is the only track in Web3 truly integrated into mainstream consumers' lives, and 2025 has been particularly fruitful. Polymarket and Kalshi are competing fiercely, each striving to secure top-tier partners. Now, prediction markets are embedded in Google search results and major media platforms, truly becoming part of everyday life for ordinary people.

RWA and cybersecurity have climbed to the top of the funding rankings, reflecting a reality: cryptocurrencies are maturing and gradually becoming a core component of the mainstream financial system, with a more solid foundation.

RWA4,49%

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GhostChainLoyalist

· 01-11 06:04

25 billion USD has been invested in the prediction market? It feels like the money is flowing in the wrong direction.

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shadowy_supercoder

· 01-10 02:57

25 billion still seems a bit unreal; most of the real money is probably in the prediction markets and RWA.

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ProofOfNothing

· 01-08 08:59

$25 billion, this round of financing is indeed a bit different, feels like it's really heading towards maturity.

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BakedCatFanboy

· 01-08 08:56

25 billion really can't hold up anymore, the prediction market is really hot this time, Polymarket is almost becoming a daily tool.

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AlwaysAnon

· 01-08 08:50

25 billion is quite a lot, but it still feels a bit虚... Is this really sustainable this time?

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PumpBeforeRug

· 01-08 08:49

25 billion really can't be held back anymore; the prediction market has indeed taken off.

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SmartContractDiver

· 01-08 08:47

25 billion, huh? This time feels really different, not just pure bubbles anymore. I didn't expect the prediction market to become so popular; Polymarket has really taken over, no wonder their funding is so aggressive. RWA is also taking off; the maturity level has indeed improved.

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FantasyGuardian

· 01-08 08:44

$25 billion, the prediction market is really taking off. The folks at Polymarket definitely have some skills. I'm still a bit skeptical about RWA; it feels like hype over actual results. This round of funding is more stable than in 2021, but how long it can last depends on the actual applications that follow. Kalshi and Polymarket are heating up, and even Google is starting to integrate prediction results—this is what true mainstream adoption looks like. Data from the 6723rd funding round... it must take a lot of time, I admire this kind of dedication. I still think AI storage has the most potential; prediction markets are explosive but easily regulated, so RWA can be forgotten.

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