AI investment surpasses crypto this year .
In a major shift in investment trends, funding for artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States has increased dramatically, reaching approximately $20 billion by early 2025. This is in stark contrast to the cryptocurrency sector, which received only $861 million in the same time frame, highlighting a major shift in investor priorities.
Unprecedented growth in the AI sector
From January to March, the AI sector recorded 795 deals. Notable among them were Databricks, which raised $15.3 billion, and Anthropic, which received $2 billion. In 2024, AI attracted a third of global venture capital, highlighting its dominance.
Why has cryptocurrency investment stagnated?
Compared to AI, investment in the cryptocurrency market has been stagnant. The largest fund raised in the sector was a $2 billion investment in Binance from an Abu Dhabi company. Other investments included $82 million in payments company Mesh and $70 million in ETF issuer Bitwise.
AI funding surged to about $20 billion, surpassing crypto’s $861 million. In the first quarter of 2025, AI investments executed 795 transactions. The massive investment in AI signals a long-term trend, with global investment expected to exceed $100 billion. Cryptocurrency investment remains limited, with few companies attracting significant funding.
The data suggests that AI is becoming a clear direction for industry transformation, which has potential implications for the future of investment strategies. With growing interest in AI innovation, the cryptocurrency industry appears to need to reassess its approach to attracting supporters in a changing financial environment.
So will there be another AI-themed dark horse currency born this year?