Venture capitalists are anticipating a surge in investments in both the crypto and AI sectors in 2025, with projections suggesting an influx of over $18 billion. As 2024 concludes, VCs are shifting their focus towards the upcoming year, driven by significant funding rounds that are expected to propel innovations in areas such as voice technology, legal automation, and quantum AI. Analysts are also questioning whether mergers and acquisitions (M&As) will increase and if initial public offerings (IPOs) will gain momentum. The intersection of crypto and AI is highlighted as a particularly promising area for investment, with expectations that generalist VCs will return to the crypto space, potentially driving the total investment figure beyond $18 billion.