[Data: 155 Institutional Investors Participated in Crypto Funding in October, a 16% Increase Month-over-Month] According to CryptoRank data, institutional investor activity has rebounded from its 2026 low. In October, the number of institutional investors participating in cryptocurrency funding reached 155, a 16% increase month-over-month; this marks the second consecutive month of growth since hitting a low in August. Despite the rebound, institutional participation is still 56% lower than in October 2025 (when 353 institutional investors were active).