Bitcoin marked its third consecutive month of gains at the close of November, prompting a renewed interest in alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) that had initially picked up in October. Consequently, the total market value of all cryptocurrency projects, excluding Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), has recently reached a peak last seen in August 2022.
The potential for an extensive “altseason” remains uncertain, but various industry sectors, previously inactive during the bear market, are beginning to exhibit early signs of revival. The Cointelegraph Research Monthly Trends report for December 2023 offers a comprehensive analysis of these emerging trends.
This month’s edition covers a range of topics, including Bitcoin market trends, developments in decentralized finance (DeFi), movements in crypto stocks, venture capital (VC) activities, derivatives, mining sector updates and the progress in tokenization of real-world assets.
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Infrastructure and Web3 lead the charge in crypto VC funding flood
Amid persistent global geopolitical unrest and elevated interest rates in the European Union and the United States, the cryptocurrency VC sector experienced a surge in funding during November. Investment inflows reached $973 million through 93 separate deals, the most significant activity observed since June 2023, representing a nearly 40% increase from the previous month.
This contrasts sharply with October’s performance, where only three deals exceeded $20 million. In November, however, there were five investments, each surpassing the $50 million threshold. This surge in capital inflow may be driven by a combination of positive news sentiment, the recent uptrend in the cryptocurrency market and a temporary halt in interest rate hikes by the United States Federal Reserve.
The infrastructure and Web3 sectors emerged as leaders in the number of funding rounds, recording 37 and 30 rounds, respectively. Centralized finance (CeFi) secured the second-highest investment volume this month, with $216.4 million distributed across five deals.
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