In the United States, investors are rapidly shifting their focus toward artificial intelligence (AI). In the first quarter of 2025, investments in AI reached approximately $20 billion. In contrast, funding for the cryptocurrency sector remained at a mere $861 million during the same period, indicating a clear shift in investment preferences.
Record Growth in AI Investments
Between January and March, a total of 795 investment transactions occurred in the AI sector. Among the largest investments, Databricks attracted significant attention with a funding round of $15.3 billion, while Anthropic secured $2 billion. In 2024, a third of global venture capital investments were allocated to AI companies.
Historical data shows that from 2011 to 2020, AI investments skyrocketed from $670 million to $36 billion. AI funding is expected to surpass $100 billion globally in the near future, becoming a primary choice among investors.
Limited Investments in the Cryptocurrency Market
In contrast, investments in the cryptocurrency market have remained limited compared to AI. The largest investment in this domain was a $2 billion funding from an Abu Dhabi-based firm to Binance. Other notable investments include $82 million to payment infrastructure company Mesh and $70 million to ETF issuer Bitwise, while digital asset bank Sygnum raised $58 million.
Investors are reportedly seeking new models beyond traditional venture capital. Notably, recent airdrop campaigns have allowed direct capital allocation to users’ portfolios.
