Altcoins News
By Dan Saada
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Dragonfly Capital just closed big. The crypto venture firm locked down $650 million for its fourth fund while Bitcoin trades around $23,000 and most investors run for the hills.
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The new fund beats their previous $500 million raise by a decent margin. Dragonfly's track record includes winners like Polymarket and Ethena, plus they've backed Layer 1…
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Market conditions look brutal right now.
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Bitcoin's sitting around $23,000 as of February 2026, way down from those crazy highs everyone remembers.
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And they've dealt with regulatory heat too. The Department of Justice looked into Dragonfly employees over a 2020 Tornado Cash investment during the Roman Storm case proceedings.
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The timing seems counterintuitive but maybe that's the point. Most crypto VCs are pulling back hard while Dragonfly doubles down with fresh capital.
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Polymarket stands out as one of their better calls from the previous fund. The prediction market platform grew significantly despite the broader crypto winter, proving…
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The $650 million war chest gives them serious firepower for the next cycle. Dragonfly plans to target early-stage ventures that show both innovation and staying power.
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Schmidt and the team seem confident about their deployment strategy. They're looking for startups that can survive the current freeze and emerge stronger when sentiment shifts.
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Regulatory uncertainty keeps hanging over everything though. The Tornado Cash investigation showed how quickly government attention can complicate crypto investments.
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Their institutional relationships proved crucial for closing this fund. Major financial entities committed capital despite bearish sentiment across crypto markets.
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Market cycles in crypto tend to be extreme - massive booms followed by brutal busts. Dragonfly's betting that patient capital deployed during the bust creates the biggest wins.
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Bitcoin's price action doesn't seem to faze them much. While $23,000 looks painful compared to previous peaks, Dragonfly views it as a buying opportunity rather than a reason to…
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The next few months will test their strategy as they start deploying the $650 million. Early-stage crypto startups need funding to survive, and Dragonfly positions itself as one…
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Competition for quality deals should decrease as other VCs retreat. Dragonfly can be more selective and negotiate better terms while founders have fewer options.
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