In February 2026, the cryptocurrency sector saw 62 venture capital deals, marking a 12.7% decrease from the previous month and a 50% decline compared to the same period last year. Total funding amounted to $866 million, representing a 46% drop month-over-month and a 71.2% decrease year-over-year. DeFi projects led the sector, comprising 29% of the deals, followed by AI at 11.3% and CeFi at 9.7%.