Pantera Capital is preparing to launch Pantera Fund V in April 2025, aiming to raise over $1 billion for blockchain-based asset investments. This fund, targeting a diverse range of blockchain assets including startup equity, early-stage tokens, and liquid tokens, represents a significant move in the cryptocurrency sector, potentially becoming the largest raise since May 2022. The fund requires a minimum investment of $1 million from qualified investors and $25 million from limited partners, indicating a focus on substantial institutional involvement. This announcement comes amid a recovery in the sector, with over $3.5 billion invested across 604 funding rounds in 2024, and projections suggesting a total surpassing $9.3 billion for the year.