DefiLlama data shows that crypto startups raised nearly $5 billion from venture capitalists in Q1 2026, a 16% drop compared to the same period last year. Despite the overall decline, the prediction market sector led the way with over $1.7 billion in funding, followed by payments ($735 million) and trading infrastructure ($423 million). This indicates that investments are shifting away from pure token speculation toward tools with real utility. (DL News) https://(wublock123.com)/news/q1-2026-crypto-startup-funding-nearly-5b-59074