Strive Funds Leads the Quarter

This resurgence indicates a renewed appetite from investors, especially after a relatively quiet period in the crypto space. Topping the list of recipients this quarter was Strive Funds, founded by American entrepreneur and politician Vivek Ramaswamy. The firm raised a massive $750 million in May to support Bitcoin-focused alpha-generating strategies.

Following closely behind, TwentyOneCapital secured $585 million in April, ranking as the second-largest raise of the quarter. Other major recipients included Securitize ($400 million), Kalshi ($185 million), Auradine ($153 million), ZenMEV ($140 million) and Digital Asset ($135 million) — all contributing to the sector’s strong momentum.

Coinbase Ventures Tops Q2 Activity

On the investment side, Coinbase Ventures emerged as the most active investor in Q2 2025, participating in 25 deals between April and June. Close behind were Animoca Brands, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Pantera Capital, continuing their strong support of the blockchain ecosystem.

In June alone, Coinbase Ventures led with 10 investments, followed by Pantera Capital (8), Galaxy (5), and Paradigm, which made 4 strategic deals. Other notable participants included Cyber Fund and GSR, showcasing a healthy mix of venture activity across different stages and sectors.

Key Focus Areas: Blockchain Infrastructure & DeFi

Funding was distributed across various sectors, but blockchain infrastructure and decentralized finance (DeFi) captured the majority of attention. While CeFi, NFTs, and GameFi continued to receive moderate levels of support, memecoins saw limited traction, with occasional spikes in activity.

Early-Stage Rounds Dominate Fundraising

Out of the 1,673 deals tracked over the past year, seed-stage rounds accounted for the largest share at 19.43%. This was followed by strategic rounds at 14.23%, reflecting continued interest in ecosystem-building and long-term plays. Pre-seed (9.26%) and M&A deals (9.44%) also played notable roles in shaping the capital landscape.

Series A rounds made up 6.34% of the total, while incubation deals remained less frequent at 3.35%, according to CryptoRank data.

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The United States contributes over 40% of Bitcoin’s global hashrate, yet it still depends on China-manufactured mining rigs. China-based Bitmain reportedly holds up to 90% of the global Bitcoin mining hardware market share.

In 2023, US Bitcoin firms faced a major supply chain issue when thousands of Bitcoin mining rigs were held at US Customs and Border Protection. Some believed it was due to a misconception that the chips contained illegal Chinese radio frequency devices.

Trade Tensions Disrupt Bitcoin Mining Supply Chain

According to Gupta, US-China trade tensions have significantly disrupted the flow of foreign Bitcoin miners.

“These trade tensions have caused delays and uncertainty for many hardware shipments,” Gupta explained, adding that the ongoing US-China rivalry in high-end chip manufacturing has further intensified these challenges for US-based crypto miners.

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Meanwhile, Bitmain expanded its production into the US in December 2023 to improve supply chain efficiency.

Auradine Could Benefit from Trump’s Onshore Manufacturing Push

Auradine sees Trump’s plan to increase onshore manufacturing as an opportunity. Gupta noted that a dramatic increase in electricity demand would put pressure on the US power grid, making it more important for Bitcoin miners to operate off-grid.

The company recently launched its Teraflux AH3880 hydro-cooled Bitcoin miner, competing directly with Bitmain, MicroBT, and Canaan.

Could US Bitcoin Mining Growth Impact Decentralization?

When asked about Bitcoin decentralization, Gupta stated that securing the network with more energy-efficient solutions in the US is a net positive. However, he acknowledged that if Bitcoin mining growth outpaces technological advancements in sustainability and decentralization, it could pose risks.

According to Hashrate Index, over 95% of Bitcoin’s global hash power currently comes from the US and China.

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