Crypto Companies Raise $869 Million in One Week as Investor Appetite Grows

The cryptocurrency sector witnessed a massive fundraising surge this past week. Crypto companies raised $869 million across IPOs and venture rounds, highlighting renewed investor confidence in blockchain firms. This comes as regulatory clarity and institutional adoption fuel strong momentum in digital assets.

Figure IPO Raises $787.5 Million

Leading the charge was Figure Technology, a New York-based stablecoin issuer and blockchain lender. The firm raised $787.5 million in its U.S. initial public offering, selling 31.5 million shares at $25 each. The debut valued Figure at $5.29 billion, well above its earlier estimates.

Founded in 2018, Figure leverages blockchain to speed up home equity loans. Its platform claims to approve loans in 10 days versus the 42-day industry average. The IPO drew institutional investors, including Stanley Druckenmiller’s Duquesne Family Office, which eyed up to $50 million in shares.

The strong debut underscores investor appetite for blockchain finance. Analysts say Figure’s success could encourage more crypto firms to explore public listings.

Gemini Gains $50 Million Ahead of Nasdaq Listing

Meanwhile, Gemini Space Station, founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is preparing for its Nasdaq debut this week. The exchange could raise up to $317 million in the offering.

In a strategic move, Nasdaq invested $50 million in Gemini via a private placement. The deal also includes a partnership to expand custody and staking services for institutional clients.

Gemini currently manages $21 billion in assets and has processed $285 billion in trades. However, it reported a $282.5 million loss on just $68.6 million revenue in the first half of 2025.

If the IPO succeeds, Gemini will become the third publicly listed crypto exchange, after Coinbase and Bullish. This milestone could broaden mainstream access to digital asset trading.

Inversion Labs Raises $26.5 Million

On the venture side, Inversion Labs secured $26.5 million in a seed round led by Dragonfly Capital. Other backers include VanEck, ParaFi Capital, Faction Ventures, and Wintermute Ventures.

The round values Inversion at $100 million. The firm aims to acquire traditional businesses and upgrade them with blockchain infrastructure. Its strategy focuses on improving efficiency while driving crypto adoption in real-world sectors.

This hybrid model has attracted attention from institutional investors. They see blockchain as a tool for transformation, not just speculation.

Investor Appetite Continues to Grow

Together, these deals show that investors are betting big on crypto exchanges, blockchain lenders, and tokenization startups. The timing is critical as the crypto market recently topped $4 trillion in value.

With regulators offering clearer frameworks, institutional funds are pouring back into the space. Wall Street and global VCs alike are positioning for long-term gains.

Yet, challenges remain. Gemini must overcome heavy losses, and firms like Figure need to prove the sustainability of their models. Still, the combined $869 million raised in one week reflects a decisive shift toward mainstream integration.

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