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NFT Sales Decline While Ethereum & Bitcoin Networks Recover

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NFT Sales Decline While Ethereum & Bitcoin Networks Recover

  • NFT sales drop 1.6% to $146.5M, but buyer activity surges by 27.57% to 574,853 participants.
  • Ethereum’s NFT sales rose 2.87%, while Bitcoin sales grew 6.58%, with active buyers increasing.
  • BRC-20 NFTs lead with $15M in sales, as NFTs expands into gaming, DeFi, and hybrid assets.

NFT sales volume has dropped 1.6% to $146.5 million this week, highlighting a challenging market. However, blockchain-specific networks like Ethereum and Bitcoin are showing signs of recovery amid broader cryptocurrency market growth. Data from CryptoSlam shows NFT buyers surged by 27.57%, reaching 574,853. Sellers also grew by 23.21%, totaling 342,382. Despite this, NFT transactions declined by 11.22% to 1.42 million.

Ethereum remains a strong performer in the NFT space. Its NFT sales increased by 2.87%, totaling $51.3 million. The blockchain also saw a 17.33% rise in active buyers, reaching 49,462. Ethereum’s wash trading rose by 16.02% to $9.1 million, reflecting heightened market activity.

Bitcoin’s NFT ecosystem continues to gain momentum. Sales volume increased by 6.58% to $48.2 million. Active buyers on the network grew significantly, with a 28.89% rise, totaling 54,903 participants.

Solana, despite maintaining the third-largest position in NFT sales, faced challenges. Sales on the network fell 37.86% to $15.7 million. However, it still attracted 230,954 buyers, showing strong user engagement. The Mythos Chain ranked fourth with $10.6 million in sales, a marginal decline of 1.66%. Immutable took fifth place, registering $7.1 million in sales with a 14.22% increase.

BRC-20 NFTs continued to dominate sales rankings. The category recorded $15 million in sales, despite a 10.69% decrease. Uncategorized Ordinals followed closely with $10.3 million in sales, an 81.86% increase. The Bored Ape Yacht Club made a strong comeback, taking third place with $7.7 million in sales, up 60.30%.

NFTs are evolving beyond collectibles. In 2024, they are being integrated into gaming and DeFi applications. Corporations are also adopting NFTs for loyalty programs and promotional campaigns. Additionally, hybrid NFTs are bridging the gap between physical and digital assets. 

Emerging technologies are reshaping NFTs. Cross-platform interoperability is enabling seamless functionality across ecosystems. AI-enhanced NFTs are gaining popularity, offering personalized and interactive experiences. Sustainability remains a focus, with greener blockchain solutions addressing environmental concerns. As the NFT market continues to fluctuate, the growing adoption and technological advancements could redefine its long-term trajectory.

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