NFT market performance remained stable during this week amid notable declines recently. According to data reported by crypto analyst Phoenix Group today, total NFT sales volume reached $104.75 million in the past seven days. That is an increase by 0.23% over the previous week. Also, numbers of NFT buyers rose, climbed to 362,202 after seeing an increase of 63.21% from the previous week.
Top 10 NFT sales
The data further highlighted top NFTs by sales volume this week. CryptoPunks took the lead in NFT sales generated over the past seven days. CryptoPunk 6634 secured the top position with record sales of $432,190 pulled in over the week. CryptoPunk 3007 took the second spot with $238,120 sales registered over the week.
Autoglyphs NFT collection gained the spotlight with their incredible sales. Autoglyphs 166 clinched third place after drawing in $199,320 in sales. Autoglyphs 275 and Autoglyphs 402 took position four and five respectively with sales worth $189,310 and $189,030 respectively.
In an interesting development, other CryptoPunks occupied other remaining top 10 positions. CryptoPunk 3296 secured the sixth spot with $148,540 sales volume. It was followed by CryptoPunk 7386, which pulled in $114,510 sales. CryptoPunk 4849 took the eight place with $101,150 sales. Lastly, CryptoPunk 6338 and CryptoPunk 6801 followed with sales $100,520 and 97,830 respectively.
Why NFT market is down
The recent news by LG to close down its NFT market is a reminder of obstacles that platforms, collectors, and artists encounter in the non-fungible token industry. On Friday, March 21, LG announced the closure of its NFT market. The market, which was rolled out in September 2022, enabled customers to display, sell, and purchase NFTs. The platform is now preparing to refund all NFTs to customers by the end of next month and will initiate complete closure by June 17. The move reflects the wider challenges experienced by the NFT sector, which has witnessed a drastic decrease in market activity.
In Quarter 4 last year, both crypto and NFT markets experienced impressive market rally. Now things are a bit different as they are seeing declines in trading activity, triggered by global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Despite significant drops, a new study shows that the virtual currency industry is set to grow massively, growing by 15.4% from 2024’s $2.1 billion to $5 billion by 2030.
The industry’s development is fuelled by multiple factors, leading to its quick advancement and global adoption. The key catalyst is the growing need for decentralized financial ecosystem that provides independence, transparency, and security. Institutional adoption has become a crucial catalyst, with big firms, investment companies, and national governments entering the market. Furthermore, the growth of DeFi platforms is further developing market growth by offering unique financial inclusion. Another revolutionary innovation is the resilience of non-fungible tokens, which are redefining industries like entertainment, gaming, and art by allowing verifiable ownership of virtual tokens.
