Binance Research: AI Captures 80% of Q1 Funding

Binance Research’s new commentary “From Co-Pilots to Agents” highlights AI capturing ~80% of Q1 2026 venture funding ($242 bn).
Gartner projects global AI spend rising from $1.76 trillion in 2025 to $2.52 trillion in 2026 and $3.34 trillion in 2027.
Silicon Valley Bank data shows 40% of each crypto VC dollar in 2025 also funded AI‑linked firms, up from 18% in 2024.
Binance AI Pro (Beta) recorded 45.7% system‑triggered conversations, indicating early adoption of autonomous AI agents on crypto platforms.