According to Foresight News , citing Cryptorank data, crypto venture capital (VC) funding in April 2026 fell to $659 million, with 63 funding rounds, a 74% decrease from $2.6 billion in March, marking the lowest monthly figure since July 2024. Year-to-date investment in crypto venture capital (VC) is approximately $5.64 billion.
The DeFi sector was most active in April, completing 12 funding rounds. Blockchain services and AI-related crypto projects followed closely, each completing 8 rounds. GSR was the most active investor that month, participating in 4 rounds: Legend Trade ($3.5 million seed round), 3F ($4 million seed round), and Enhanced Finance ($1 million pre-seed round). L1 Digital ranked second, participating in 3 rounds: Exponent ($5 million seed round) and Squads ($18 million strategic funding). Additionally, Y Combinator, Tether, Animoca Brands, LandScape Capital, Coinbase Ventures, and Kosmos Ventures each participated in 3 deals.
