Venture capitalists invested $2.5 billion in crypto projects in Q3, a 20% drop from the previous quarter.The decline in funding was attributed to a 'barbell market' focusing on Bitcoin-related products and meme coins, neglecting mid-tier crypto projects.Early-stage projects received the majority of funding (85%) in Q3, with American projects attracting the most venture capitalists.Galaxy Digital expects venture capital funding to increase in Q1 2025 due to reduced Fed interest rates and favorable regulations.