The threshold for crypto VC funding has been fully raised, and 2026-2027 may become a strong investment year

Deep Tide TechFlow News, April 20, according to The Block, the cryptocurrency venture capital sector is undergoing a structural transformation. Investors generally require startups to have real users and revenue before funding, marking the end of an era where early-stage financing was easy. The reliability of token models as exit strategies has significantly declined, with low-liquidity, high-valuation token issuances continuing to underperform the market, prompting investors to revert to traditional equity thinking. Meanwhile, the rise of the AI track has captured a large amount of LP funds and entrepreneurial talent, further increasing the difficulty of fundraising for crypto VCs.

However, several investors pointed out that with reduced competition, more reasonable valuations, and an improved regulatory environment, 2026-2027 is expected to be the strongest investment year since 2018. Future capital will focus on sectors with clear business models such as stablecoins, payments, tokenization, real-world assets, and financial infrastructure, and the boundaries between crypto VC and traditional VC will accelerate their integration.