In January 2026, crypto venture capital reported 52 publicly disclosed investment projects, marking a 15% decrease from December 2025 and a 42% drop compared to January 2025. The sector allocation included approximately 25% in DeFi, 15% in CeFi, 10% in RWA/DePIN, and smaller shares in NFT/GameFi and Layer 1/2. This data reflects a broad slowdown in venture investment activity within the crypto ecosystem.