In October 2025, 27 cryptocurrency companies collectively raised over $2.5 billion, pushing the total funding for the year beyond $19 billion. Polymarket led the funding rounds with a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange, elevating its valuation to $9 billion. Additionally, a Bermuda-licensed life insurance company garnered $82 million in a funding round co-led by Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures. Dutch firm Amdax also raised $35 million to establish AMBTS, a Bitcoin-focused treasury firm.