NFTs Strut Their Stuff October Reveals a Whopping 32% Spike in Trading Volume – Brace Yourselves for More Thrills This Month!

NFT Trading Volume on the Rise 32% Increase in October - Will the Trend Continue This Month?
Source: AdobeStock / Mininyx Doodle

The NFT market is making a glorious comeback, like a phoenix rising from the ashes! In the month of October, NFT trading volume experienced a jaw-dropping 32% surge, with a total of $405 million flowing through the digital art veins. It’s like the NFT market suddenly grew big, strong muscles and flexed its way back into the spotlight!

According to data released by the crypto data firm DappRadar, this surge in NFT trading volume marks a significant shift from the downward trend we’ve been witnessing for the past year. It’s as if the NFT market put on a superhero cape and decided to save the day!

Amidst this exhilarating revival, one shining star in the crypto universe is Solana (SOL). This high-speed, swashbuckling blockchain saw a 15% increase in NFT trading volume, reaching a staggering $27.6 million. And just like a rocket fueled by imagination, Solana’s own price skyrocketed by 65% in October. Talk about a cryptocurrency on fire!

But let’s not forget the reigning champion, Ethereum (ETH). This majestic beast of a blockchain continued to dominate the NFT trading scene, flexing its blockchains and showing off a magnificent 50% increase in trading volume. It’s like ETH said, “Move aside, mere mortals. I am the king of NFTs!”

Ah, but amidst this shimmering gold mine of trading activity, there were some chains that stumbled and fell. Polygon, Starkware, and Flow experienced a drop in sales volume, like they tripped over their own virtual shoelaces. Sales volume plummeted by 48%, 42%, and 32% respectively. Ouch! Looks like even in the crypto world, not everyone gets to be a rockstar.

Now, while the surge in trading value may seem like cause for celebration, let’s take a step back and put on our critical thinking hats. October’s trading volume of $405 million may sound impressive, but let’s not forget that just a few months ago, in March, NFT sales reached a staggering $2 billion. So, we still have a long way to go, my fellow adventurers.

However, let’s not dwell on the past too much. October did show some signs of improvement. The total number of NFTs sold decreased by a mere 5%, from 3.58 million in September to 3.4 million in October. Sure, it’s a decline, but compared to the catastrophic drop of 290,000 NFT sales in August, this is like a tiny pebble in our NFT shoes.

So, my dear digital asset enthusiasts, the NFT market is roaring back to life! It’s like a roller coaster ride, full of thrilling ups and downs. Let’s buckle up and enjoy the ride because who knows where this wild journey will take us next! So, grab your virtual popcorn, sit back, and watch this NFT extravaganza unfold. And remember, in the world of NFTs, anything is possible!

What are your thoughts on the resurgence of the NFT market? Have you invested in any NFTs recently? Share your experiences and let’s keep the conversation going!

We will continue to update Blocking; if you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us!

Share:

Was this article helpful?

93 out of 132 found this helpful

Discover more

Blockchain

Gavin Wood: Zuckerberg's Libra has fundamental problems, or is included in historical footnotes

Note: The author Gavin Wood is the co-founder of Ethereum, Polkadot, and Parity Technology. He is also the founder of...

Blockchain

Quote analysis: Are you in a hurry to leave? May be a trap

According to coindesk, according to a press release issued on Thursday, the Office of the Attorney General of New Yor...

News

Flashbots: Restraining all parties, committed to thoroughly decentralizing MEV

Flashbots has launched a series of solutions for MEV, aiming to establish a fair, transparent, and secure trading env...

DeFi

Circ-le of Changes Consumer Accounts Phased Out, But Business and Mint Remain Minty Fresh!

According to the team, Mint business and institutional accounts will continue to operate.

Blockchain

Aura Finance: Why choose to drive LST liquidity growth on Optimism?

Aura Finance is a liquidity layer on the Balancer protocol. Aura Finance obtains the native governance token veBAL fr...

Blockchain

Opinion | Underrated Ethereum: Victory is almost doomed, the only difference is now or in the future

Editor's Note: Original title was "Undervalued Ethereum: The Treasure of Value Investors" Full text hi...