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Last week, mainstream media highlighted the revelation that approximately 95% of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are worthless. However, those well-versed in the NFT domain were not surprised. With seasoned insights into market dynamics, they had witnessed the cyclical nature of the NFT industry.
During hot market periods, which typically last a few weeks (or even months at the start of the year), NFTs experience a surge in value. But, as these cycles end, most NFTs become illiquid, only to be overshadowed by fresh releases in the subsequent process. Hence, the assertion that roughly 95% of NFTs plummet in value between processes is hardly a shock. Moreover, as the NFT supply burgeons, this percentage is set to escalate.
Despite this decline, perspective is essential. Comparing data from 2020 with the yet-to-conclude 2023, we observe a tremendous uptick in unique buyers (10,100%), sales (31,837%), and total transactions (52,304%). However, trade profits have plummeted by a whopping 64,999%. Yet, most aficionados haven’t exited the NFT arena. The overarching sentiment remains bullish about NFTs’ transformative potential.
Indeed, there’s a paradigm shift in the discourse around NFTs. While the NFT ecosystem’s value has diminished from its apex, its revolutionary potential remains intact.
A snapshot from last week reveals a stabilization trend in the NFT market. Sales figures closely mirror the activity levels of May-June 2021. The imminent milestone is reaching the early 2021 sales bracket of US $30 million to US $55 million.
In recent developments, notable NFT collections, including DraftKings, DMarket, Gods Unchained, and Sorare, dominated the sales charts, accounting for roughly 30% of the previous week’s total NFT trade volume. Meanwhile, Ethereum retained its crown as the NFT kingpin, overshadowing combined sales from the other top ten collections, totaling just above US$38 million.
Lastly, while new proposals like changes to the Bitcoin Ordinals numbering system stir debates, one fact remains evident: the NFT realm, with its ups and downs, continues to captivate enthusiasts globally.
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