Crypto VC AUM Plummets: Major Firms See Sharp 2025 Decline as Market Resets
Major crypto VCs like a16z and Paradigm saw sharp AUM declines in 2025, with only Haun Ventures showing growth amid market volatility and strategic fund cycles.
➤ Major crypto venture capital firms like a16z and Paradigm experienced significant declines in Assets Under Management (AUM) throughout 2025 due to market volatility and fund cycles. ➤ Factors contributing to the AUM contraction include portfolio valuation adjustments, successful exits leading to capital distribution, and strategic capital preservation. ➤ Haun Ventures stood out with AUM growth, driven by new fund formations and profitable exits, while firms like a16z and Paradigm are actively fundraising, indicating continued long-term conviction in the crypto market.