Crypto Fundraising Hits $3.5B Record in Tumultuous Week for Bitcoin

• $3.5B secured across 28 funding rounds between October 6-12
• Bitcoin reached $126K before crashing to $105K due to geopolitical tensions

Crypto companies achieved a historic fundraising milestone, amassing $3.5 billion in one week across 28 funding rounds from October 6 to October 12, according to Cointelegraph on October 13, 2025. This record-breaking activity represents a notable resurgence in investor confidence following seven weeks of subdued funding that had failed to breach the $1 billion mark.

The surge in funding coincided with Bitcoin reaching a new all-time high of $126,000 on October 6. However, this peak was short-lived as Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline to $105,000 later in the week. The drop was prompted by U.S. President Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff on China, which provoked geopolitical tensions and led to liquidations amounting to $20 billion, shaking market sentiment significantly.

Blockchain services emerged as the dominant category in the week's funding activity, accounting for 12 of the 28 rounds. Centralized finance (CeFi) projects followed closely with six rounds, underscoring the prioritization of key sectors among investors during this pivotal period.

Pantera Capital stood out among investors, participating in four deals during the week. Despite Pantera’s noted engagement, Coinbase Ventures has maintained its position as the year’s most active investor, with 73 investments made thus far, trailed by Animoca Brands with 63 investments.

As of October 13, 2025, 16:08 UTC, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $114,713.31, reflecting a 0.54% uptick in 24-hour trading volume, based on CoinMarketCap data. Meanwhile, Hyperliquid (HYPE) is trading at $39.96, showing a 0.36% dip in daily trading activity.