The NFT ecosystem experienced a notable shift this week with a significant increase in market participation. The number of buyers surged by 77.11% to 293,459, while the number of sellers rose by 106.26% to reach 284,166. However, despite the increased interest, the total number of NFT transactions fell by 12.67% to 940,416. This contradictory trend suggests that although investor interest remains vibrant, the decline in transaction volume is likely shaped by price retreats influencing investment behaviors.
NFT Demand Soars Despite Market Correction
The global crypto market is undergoing a severe correction. Bitcoin 
$91,081 has plummeted to $84,000, hitting its lowest levels in weeks, while Ethereum 
$3,094 has dipped below $2,800, continuing its downward trend. The total cryptocurrency market value decreased from last week’s $3.26 trillion to $2.87 trillion. This environment of declining values plays a crucial role in the contracting transaction activity on the NFT front.
This scenario also aligns with the recent sharp pullback in the sales of Solana 
$139-based collections. The decrease in volume within the Solana ecosystem reflects a diminishing risk appetite among investors.
Ranking of Collections Remains Largely Unchanged
Despite market turbulence, the top-selling NFT collections maintained their positions. On the Ethereum network, Algebra Positions NFT-V2 led the sales with $7.26 million, although it experienced a drop of 7.09% compared to the previous week, completing 511 transactions while retaining its lead.
On the Mythos blockchain, DMarket held its position in second place with a sales volume of $6.67 million. Meanwhile, Courtyard on the Polygon network ascended to third place with a robust 32.58% increase, marking one of the week’s strongest performances.
Ethereum’s popular Pudgy Penguins collection settled in fourth place with $2.76 million, while CryptoPunks posted a 12.57% increase, reaching $2.32 million and securing fifth place. A striking recovery was noted in the Bored Ape Yacht Club collection, with a substantial jump of 37.35% to register $1.98 million in sales.
Surprise in Blockchain Sales: BNB Chain’s Rising Star
Ethereum held its dominance in blockchain-based sales with $31.08 million, despite a 6.02% weekly decline, while its number of buyers increased by 7.86%.
The most significant surprise of the week came from the BNB Chain, which, while securing second place with $9.22 million in sales, saw an enormous 160.17% spike in buyer count. In contrast, NFT sales on the Bitcoin network fell to $7.03 million, dropping to third place.
Similarly, Polygon witnessed an explosion in buyer numbers, growing by 175.17% to 59,885 buyers, accompanied by a 21.83% increase in sales volume. Immutable experienced a 24.29% decline, while Solana’s sales fell by 41.02%, even as buyer numbers rose by 114%.
In summary, the NFT market is experiencing a strong resurgence in terms of buyer and seller numbers, yet the sharp price pullbacks continue to suppress overall transaction volumes. Buyer distribution varies significantly across different blockchains, especially noticeable increases on the BNB Chain and Polygon, indicating a shift towards alternative networks by investors. Once the market recovers, this demand growth is expected to translate into greater volumes.
