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The crypto sector continues to exhibit strong growth and resilience, as evidenced by the consistent influx of venture capital (VC), surpassing the $1 billion mark for the second consecutive month. 
This sustained flow of investment highlights the market’s <a href="https://bitcoinist.com/el-salvadors-bitcoin-dream-pays-off-83m-in-profit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">ongoing expansion</a> and the increasing confidence of investors in the potential of blockchain technologies and digital assets. 
<h2 id="investment-trends-and-sector-highlights-in-april-s-crypto-funding">Investment Trends and Sector Highlights in April’s Crypto Funding</h2> 
In April alone, the crypto sector saw $1.02 billion <a href="https://www.rootdata.com/dashboard" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">raised</a> across 161 investment rounds, closely following the $1.09 billion from 186 deals in March. These figures maintain momentum since the latter part of 2022, suggesting a stable and growing interest in the crypto space. 
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Significant contributions to this total include notable investments in various blockchain-related ventures. For instance, Securitize, a platform specializing in tokenizing real-world assets, secured a $47 million investment led by BlackRock. 
Meanwhile, Monad, often called the “Solana killer,” attracted a substantial $225 million from Paradigm and Coinbase Ventures. 
Other significant fundraises include Auradine and Berachain, which received $80 million and $100 million, respectively. These raises demonstrate the wide array of sectors within the crypto market, drawing investor interest. 
Notably, investment trends within the digital currency market show a clear preference for certain sectors. Blockchain infrastructure firms have emerged as the top recipients of VC funding, amassing $1.7 billion in 2024. 
This sector’s attractiveness is likely due to its foundational role in supporting the broader digital currency<a href="https://bitcoinist.com/from-boom-to-gloom-crypto-vc-funding-takes-hit-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">&nbsp;ecosystem’s</a> functionality and scalability. 
Following closely are decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, which have garnered $626 million, underscoring their pivotal role in reshaping financial services through blockchain technology. Additionally, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) received a relatively modest $3 million. 
<h2 id="major-vc-firms-next-move">Major VC Firms Next Move</h2> 
According to the <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/crypto-venture-capital-funding-surpasses-dollar1-billion-for-second-consecutive-month" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">report</a>, leading venture capital firms <a href="https://bitcoinist.com/pantera-capital-makes-major-solana-acquisition/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">Pantera Capital</a> and <a href="https://bitcoinist.com/billions-flowing-into-solana-ethereum-bleeding/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">Paradigm</a> are vigorously seeking substantial funds for fresh digital currency ventures. 
Pantera Capital aims to secure $1 billion, potentially setting a record for the largest crypto fund raised since May 2022. 
In contrast, having gathered $7.2 billion for multiple technology sectors, Andreessen Horowitz has decided against increasing investments in its dedicated cryptocurrency fund, demonstrating a selective strategy in its financial commitments to the digital asset landscape. 
Speaking of major VC firms, Vance Spencer, co-founder of Framework Ventures, recently shared his perspective on the cryptocurrency market. Despite maintaining a bullish outlook on crypto, Spencer <a href="https://bitcoinist.com/bitcoin-crypto-rollercoaster-ride-for-2-years/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">anticipates a turbulent two years ahead</a>. The co-founder of Framework Ventures advised: 
<blockquote>
 You should be prepared for at least 24 months of roller coaster crypto as we cut rates from 5.5% back to 2-3%.
</blockquote> 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium" src="https://www.tradingview.com/x/fBRqUZni/" alt="The global crypto market cap value on TradingView" width="2770" height="1496"> 
Featured image from Unsplash, Chart from TradingView

Crypto Investment Boom: Over $1 Billion Poured In For Two Straight Months

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