The total amount of global blockchain financing in 2019 was 4.7 billion USD, with exchanges being the most attractive for investment.

In 2019, the global Blockchain industry financing activities showed a significant Fluctuation rise trend. A total of 653 financing events occurred throughout the year, with a total financing amount close to 4.7 billion USD. The overall financing frequency exhibited a Fluctuation rise, with financing activities in the second half of the year increasing by more than 50% compared to the first half.

From the monthly data, financing activities significantly increased in July and August, with a total of 146 cases over the two months. October reached the peak of annual financing activities, with 84 financing events occurring that month, accounting for nearly 13% of the annual total. However, the financing market experienced substantial Fluctuation in the fourth quarter, with only 39 financing events in December, below the annual average of 54.4 cases per month.

In terms of financing amount, nearly 4.7 billion USD was raised throughout 2019, with an average monthly financing amount of 391 million USD. October saw the highest total financing amount, reaching 977 million USD, accounting for 21% of the annual total. There were 5 months in the year where the single-month financing amount exceeded 400 million USD.

From the perspective of financing rounds, seed/angel rounds account for the highest proportion at 26%. Series A financing accounts for 15.6%, while financing beyond Series B accounts for less than 10%. Strategic investments and early rounds of financing are absolutely mainstream. The amount of a single financing is mostly concentrated in the million-dollar range.

From the perspective of industry distribution, digital asset projects are the most favored, accounting for 33% of the total number of financing events. Among them, exchanges have become the most attractive track, with the number of financing events accounting for 60% of this category, capturing about 40% of the total financing amount. In addition, areas such as underlying technology, industry services, gaming, and payments are also relatively active.

From a regional distribution perspective, China and the United States are far ahead in terms of the density and breadth of Blockchain financing, with a total of financing events accounting for 60% of the global total. The United States had 181 financing events, while China (, including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, had )191 events. In addition, countries such as Singapore, India, and the United Kingdom are also quite active in Blockchain financing activities.

In China, financing events are mainly concentrated in industrial agglomeration areas. The Beijing region stands out the most, with a total of 93 financing events throughout the year, attracting over $370 million in investment. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area follows, with a cumulative 30 financing events and a total amount exceeding $100 million. In contrast, the financing activity in the Yangtze River Delta region is relatively weak. Additionally, Hainan also had 10 financing events.

Overall, in 2019, the global Blockchain financing market showed a warming trend, with investment focus gradually shifting from digital assets to real-world application scenarios. The industry as a whole is still in its early development stage, and there is still considerable room for growth in the future.