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Bitcoin Funding Deals Report Reveals Surprising Pre-Seed Investment Trends

A recent report has shed light on the pre-seed funding deals in the bitcoin and blockchain industry, revealing some surprising trends and insights. According to the report, pre-seed funding deals have seen a significant increase in the past year, with many startups securing funding at an earlier stage than ever before.

The report, which analyzed data from over 100 pre-seed funding deals in the bitcoin and blockchain space, found that the average pre-seed round size has increased by over 50% in the past year, with many startups securing funding of $200,000 or more.

One of the most surprising findings of the report was the prevalence of pre-seed deals in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. DeFi, which refers to financial services and applications built on blockchain technology, has seen explosive growth in recent months, and the report found that over 30% of all pre-seed deals in the past year were in the DeFi space.

The report also found that pre-seed funding deals are becoming increasingly popular in the non-custodial exchange space, with many startups securing funding to build out their platforms and expand their user bases.

The report's authors noted that the increase in pre-seed funding deals is likely due to the growing interest in blockchain technology and the increasing accessibility of blockchain development tools. "The barriers to entry for building a blockchain project have come down significantly in the past year," said one of the report's authors. "As a result, we're seeing more and more startups come to market with innovative ideas and solutions."

The report also found that the majority of pre-seed funding deals in the bitcoin and blockchain space are being led by venture capital firms and angel investors, rather than traditional VC firms. This is likely due to the fact that many traditional VC firms are still wary of investing in blockchain startups, despite the growing potential of the space.

Overall, the report's findings suggest that the pre-seed funding landscape in the bitcoin and blockchain space is becoming increasingly active and competitive, with many startups securing funding at an earlier stage than ever before. As the space continues to grow and evolve, it will be interesting to see how these trends continue to shape the industry.