Record negative performance: NFT market cap plummets 72% in 2025

failed_dev_successful_ape · 2025-12-26T19:33:11+00:00

The NFT market is facing a severe crisis, with capitalization dropping from $9.2 billion to $2.5 billion, a 72% decline. Transaction activity and the number of buyers have also plummeted, but specific collections and sports NFTs like Rollbots show signs of resilience.

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2025-12-26 19:33:11

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The NFT sector is experiencing its worst moment since the January peak, with market capitalization crashing from $9.2 billion to just $2.5 billion currently. The 72% decline reflects a scenario of low demand and reduced capital flow in the market.

Weekly numbers paint an even more discouraging picture. In early December, transaction volume barely exceeded $700,000, while the number of unique buyers plummeted to 135,120 in the third week of the month. This movement indicates a contraction in both the quantity and value of transactions.

Elite collections were not immune to the market bloodbath. CryptoPunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club recorded declines between 12% and 28% over the last 30 days, signaling a loss of interest even among high-net-worth collectors. On the other hand, artistic projects like Autoglyphs and Fidenza managed to keep their relative prices stable, suggesting that certain segments retain demand even in a contraction context.

A peculiar highlight is the rise of Rollbots, sports NFTs that now rank in the top 10 by market cap, with an evaluation of $58 million. This movement runs counter to the overall trend, indicating that specific niches continue to attract investors even as the broad market faces its greatest crisis since the 2021-2022 boom.

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