#NFTMarketWatch ๐Ÿ”

NFT Market Gains Momentum with Major Collections Driving Growth

๐Ÿ“ˆ Market Overview:

The global NFT market cap has climbed to $7.2 billion, marking a 3.36% increase in the last 24 hours.

The total market cap has officially surpassed $6 billion, led by rising demand for top-tier collections like CryptoPunks and BAYC.

Weekly NFT sales have hit $133.7 million, boosted by strong activity from Pudgy Penguins and Blur.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Leading NFT Collections:

CryptoPunks: Holding a 26% market share, with a major sale of 45 NFTs for 2,082 ETH (~$7.79M).

Pudgy Penguins: Now at 7% dominance, gaining steady traction in recent weeks.

BAYC (Bored Ape Yacht Club): Showing signs of recovery with a noticeable uptick in trading.

๐Ÿ“Š Key Market Trends:

Trading Volume Spike: NFT volume reaches a 6-month high of $143 million, mainly driven by Ethereum projects.

User Growth:

Unique Buyers up 89% to 176,807

Sellers up 86% to 112,430

Cross-Chain Adoption: Ethereum remains the leader, but platforms like Solana, Polygon, and Layer-2 networks are expanding their footprint.

๐Ÿ”ฎ Whatโ€™s Ahead:

Short-Term Gains: Floor prices could rise 5โ€“15% as demand grows.

Institutional Interest: Expect more investment from funds and institutions, adding further momentum.

Market Evolution: The focus is shifting toward mid-range NFTs with real utility, signaling a maturing and more sustainable market.