Bitcoin Mania Strikes Back! Is This the Startup Awakening You've Been Waiting For?

A Great Disturbance in the Force I Sense...

Hmm exciting times these are! As crypto prices reached for the stars last year venture investors they did into Bitcoin startups diving headfirst. Like younglings to a lightsaber they are drawn. Trammell Venture Partners report says I do pre seed transactions climbed 50% in 2024 they did. More entrepreneurs entering the Bitcoin arena despite funding being cautious yes. A brave new world this is. Use the Force they must.

Bitcoin the Chosen One?

Bitcoin more than doubled in value last year it did. Ethereum rising by more than 40% yes. The Securities and Exchange Commission ETFs approved they did for Bitcoin and Ethereum. Investors from every corner drawn in they were. A wider audience this brings. Rally picked up after Donald Trump's election funded by crypto it was. Control control you must learn control!

A 767% Jump? Impressive. Most Impressive.

From 2021 to 2024 pre seed deals a 767% jump yes! Early stage funding rounds nearly $1.2 billion invested. Christopher Calicott managing director at Trammell speaks he does. 'Sustained long term venture category trend,' he says. Hmph like a Wookiee learning to play dejarik progress it is but rough around the edges it is.

The Dark Times Behind Us?

Venture capital slow to rebound it has been from the steep drop of 2021. Inflation rose interest rates increased investors fled risky assets they did. But in 2024 climbed 30% U.S. venture investment did to over $215 billion. A ripple of hope this is like a Jedi's return.

Build on Bitcoin They Will

Trammell investing in Bitcoin startups since 2014 they have been. Companies like Kraken Unchained Voltage Vida Global in their portfolio they are. But not all is rosy hmm? Total capital raised a 22% decline in 2024 yes. Focus on the long term trend Calicott does. Believe in Bitcoin's resilience he does. Difficult to see always in motion is the future. But strong the Force is with Bitcoin.

The Future is Crypto Believe It You Must

February crypto VC deals over $1.1 billion they reached. PitchBook forecasts crypto VC funding to surpass $18 billion in 2025 nearly doubling. Greater institutional engagement it will be. Joe McCann launching a consumer app focused fund he is. Like the internet's early days he says 'Ten years later it was Groupon Instagram Facebook – apps built on top. That's where we are with Web3 right now.' The circle is now complete. When I left you I was but the learner; now *I* am the master.