The crypto VC market's gradual rebound, despite bitcoin's fluctuating performance, tells a story of strategic optimism. : PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN - AUGUST 09: An employee demonstrates how the Bitcoin ATM works at the ... [+] BitBase Store on August 09, 2021 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images) The crypto VC market's gradual rebound, despite bitcoin's fluctuating performance, tells a story of strategic optimism. Early-stage startups are becoming the new darlings of investors, while valuations soar to heights unseen since late 2021.