Despite a general downturn in cryptocurrency markets this week, sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) experienced a notable uptick, increasing by 4.52% compared to the previous week. Total NFT sales reached approximately $101,467,710 over the past seven days, with Ethereum-based digital collectibles maintaining dominance in the market.
Shifts in the NFT Landscape
This week, the top five blockchains leading in NFT sales were Ethereum, Polygon, Bitcoin, Solana, and Mythos. Ethereum led the pack with $32.42 million in digital collectible sales, despite an 11.55% decrease in ETH-based NFT sales. Polygon showed significant growth, rising by 42.92% to reach $22.19 million, while Bitcoin saw a modest increase to $17.87 million, up by 1.55%.
The top-selling NFT collection of the week was Ethereum’s Cryptopunks, which garnered $5,794,266 in sales, marking an 18.22% increase. Mythos’ Dmarket NFTs totaled $4.13 million, reflecting a 5.9% decline, while Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) secured the third position with $3.56 million, a 4.54% rise. Bitcoin’s Nodemonkes and Immutable X’s Gods Unchained rounded out the top five positions.
Several Polygon collections saw significant increases compared to the previous week, including Sea Dragon, Sunny Girl, Milady NFTs, and ONFA Collections. Bitcoin Puppets experienced an 11.20% rise, whereas Ethereum’s Pudgy Penguins faced a 20.84% decline. The highest-priced NFT sold this week was Cryptopunk #627, fetching $836,149 four days ago. Bitcoin’s Punk #50 sold for $306,725 five days ago, and Solana’s Urbannode sold for $37,749 just over a day ago, rounding out the top three.
Amidst a downturn in crypto markets this week, the nuanced dynamics of NFT sales highlight a divergent narrative. While Ethereum maintains its lead despite fluctuations, Polygon’s recent surge underscores shifting interests among NFT traders within the digital collectibles space. This week’s activities not only reflect an evolving landscape but also suggest a sustained appetite for NFTs amidst broader market uncertainties, particularly following weeks of subdued sales.
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