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NFT Market Capitalization Places Sector in Worst Moment of the Year, with a Sharp Drop of 72%
The digital collectible assets industry faces its worst scenario in 2025. The NFT market capitalization plummeted from $9.2 billion recorded in January to just $2.5 billion currently—a concerning contraction of 72% that reflects the growing disinterest of investors in this segment.
Operational numbers paint an even more worrying picture. Weekly data reveal that transactions remained depressed in early December, with weekly volume around $700,000. Even more revealing: the number of active buyers dropped drastically to 135,120 in the third week of the month, signaling a shrinking user base.
Highlighted Projects in Freefall
Premium assets suffered especially. Major collections like CryptoPunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club recorded losses between 12% and 28% over the last 30 days. On the other hand, blockchain-based art projects like Autoglyphs and Fidenza demonstrated relative resilience, maintaining their valuations even amid the overall market pressure.
An unusual highlight is the emergence of sports NFTs like Rollbots among the top ten by market cap, consolidating a position of $58 million in capitalization. This movement suggests a possible reallocation of capital within the collectibles market, with investors seeking less saturated niches.