2025 Cryptocurrency Development Report: CeFi Financing Soars to $23.58 Billion with Traditional Finance’s Increased Role

The cryptocurrency funding landscape underwent significant shifts in 2025, according to the latest report from RootData. Centralized Finance (CeFi) raised a staggering $23.58 billion in investment, eclipsing all other segments. Notably, IPO, Post-IPO, and ICO rounds accounted for a substantial 47% of total funding, amounting to $16.06 billion. This surge highlights the growing influence of traditional financial institutions, who are actively integrating into the crypto ecosystem through exchanges, custody services, and yield generation platforms.