Significant Decreases in Cryptopunks, BAYC, and Other NFT Collections
The realm of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has witnessed a slowdown in sales this year, impacting the once highly-regarded ‘blue chip’ NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain, particularly Cryptopunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC). Over the past three months, these collections have experienced a notable decrease in value. Approximately 90 days ago, a single Cryptopunk had a floor value of around 48.99 ether, with one ether valued at $3,642 on March 17. Fast forward to the present, where ether is priced at $3,475 per unit, and the floor value of Cryptopunks has plummeted to 25.45 ether, based on data collected from nftpricefloor.com on June 18.
The decline in Ethereum’s value has directly impacted the floor value of Cryptopunks, with a staggering 48% decrease over the 90-day period. Similarly, Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFTs have also experienced a downturn, albeit less severe than Cryptopunks. BAYC NFTs have lost 33.1% of their value when priced in Ethereum. The floor value of the BAYC collection stood at 13.29 ether 90 days ago, but as of June 18, it has dropped to 8.89 ether. In contrast, the Pudgy Penguins NFT collection saw a 20.5% decline, while Milady Maker NFTs witnessed an increase in value.
Three months ago, Milady Maker’s floor value was 2.04 ether, which has now risen to 4.73 ether. On the other hand, Azuki NFTs decreased from 3.64 ether to the current 3.05 ether. Apart from Ethereum-based NFTs, digital collectibles from other blockchain networks also experienced drops in value over the same period. For instance, Bitcoin’s Nodemonkes fell from 0.7374 BTC to 0.18 BTC, and Bitcoin Puppets decreased from 0.23 BTC to the current 0.11 BTC. Quantum Cats dropped from 0.339 BTC to the current floor of 0.26 BTC.
Amidst the fluctuating values of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), the noticeable downturn in NFT collections like Cryptopunks and BAYC raises concerns about the enduring appeal and financial stability of these ‘blue chip’ digital assets. While some smaller collections showcase resilience or growth, the overall decline suggests potential market saturation or investor fatigue. As trends evolve, determining whether this NFT dip signifies a correction or a prolonged bearish phase remains speculative.
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