Crypto Projects Flock to IDOs as VC Funding Hits $39.95 Billion
Initial DEX Offerings (IDO) have become a popular fundraising method for crypto projects. IDOs allow projects to list tokens directly on decentralized exchanges through launchpad platforms, with trading beginning immediately after the token generation event.
Crypto VC funding reached $39.95 billion in 2025, according to CryptoRank-tracked data reported by DL News. However, only 22% of IDO projects maintained their launch price after 30 days, with the median 90-day return sitting at negative 68 percent overall, as shown in EarnPark research.
DAO Maker and Seedify are two notable launchpad platforms that have seen significant success. DAO Maker launched over 128 projects, raising $54 million with a 37.4x average ATH ROI. Seedify ran over 100 IDOs, raised more than $43 million, and recorded a 42.5x average ATH ROI, according to Coinbound.