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CryptoPunks NFT Floor Price Rebounds to $100K Amid Crypto Market Rally

Gary Ponce by Gary Ponce
November 15, 2024
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  • CryptoPunks NFT collection has reestablished a floor price above $100,000 amid the recent surge in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets
  • The trading volume for CryptoPunks has jumped by 730% in the past week, with more sales in the last four days than any other similar period in the last year
  • The increase in unique CryptoPunks holders has reached an all-time high of 3,793, bucking the trend of concentrated ownership from early Ethereum adopters

CryptoPunks reestablished a floor price of $100,000 this week amid major gains for Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market, marking a resurgence for the prominent NFT project following months of diminished demand.

Trading Volume Increase

The rise in floor price has been buoyed by a sharp increase in trading volume for the Ethereum NFT collection, which traded more than $145 million in the last week and registered more sales in the last four days than any other similar period in the last year as reported by pseudonymous analyst Punk9059. CryptoPunks trading volume jumped by 730% over the past week compared to the previous span per data from CryptoSlam. Broadly, the NFT market saw a 95% week-over-week jump in trading volume to $163 million worth.

ICYMI: @cryptopunksnfts floor price has surged back above $100,000, marking a 6 month high 👀🚀 pic.twitter.com/9B5hUQ01v1

— BlockNews (@blocknewsdotcom) November 14, 2024

New Entrants

A portion of that increased volume can be attributed to new entrants entering the CryptoPunks ecosystem in the last week, bringing the unique owner count to an all-time high of 3793 per on-chain data sourced from block explorer Etherscan. The growing unique holder count bucks a trend for the collection, which was initially claimed for free by a small group of early adopters of Ethereum and NFTs, creating a concentrated distribution of holders.

Why would new entrants be looking at Punks now? Some buyers may be seeking to level up their NFT status thanks to newfound wealth from the cryptocurrency market, which CoinGecko indicates gained more than $500 billion in total market cap in the last seven days. One such example of that phenomenon comes from the pseudonymous Wheresrare on Twitter aka X who claims they were able to purchase CryptoPunk 2965 for approximately $117,000 due to gains from one good trade. “I knew what I had to do,” they added, referring to buying the so-called blue chip NFT while also thanking fellow degens in the crypto trading trenches.

CryptoPunks History

CryptoPunks is one of the oldest and most notable NFT collections. The 10,000 piece collection was initially claimable for free on the Ethereum blockchain in 2017, later growing to an all-time high floor price of more than $400,000 in November 2021. It’s widely seen as a status symbol for die-hard crypto users and flashy sales numbers have helped boost its status as a digital luxury as well, with five total on-chain sales above $10 million each and more than 50 sales above $1 million historically.

Punks have gained notoriety beyond crypto as well, aided by notable celebrities like Jay-Z and Steve Aoki utilizing them as profile pictures on social media. Despite the NFT mania waning from the 2021 highs, Jay-Z still reps Punk 6095 for his 29 million Twitter followers. The CryptoPunk traits inspired those of many other NFT collections, including the Bored Ape Yacht Club which has historically rivaled CryptoPunks for the most valuable NFT collection from the profile picture (PFP) category. The Bored Ape Yacht Club parent company Yuga Labs eventually acquired the CryptoPunks collection from its creators in March 2022.

Conclusion

The recent trading volume and floor price resurgence for CryptoPunks comes amid a broader recovery in cryptocurrency markets. While the long-term outlook remains uncertain, the renewed interest highlights the enduring appeal of one of the first and most prestigious NFT projects. CryptoPunks remains a digital status symbol and continues attracting newcomers even after the peak of 2021’s NFT mania.

Disclaimer: BlockNews provides independent reporting on crypto, blockchain, and digital finance. All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Readers should do their own research before making investment decisions. Some articles may use AI tools to assist in drafting, but every piece is reviewed and edited by our editorial team of experienced crypto writers and analysts before publication.
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Gary Ponce

Gary has been active in the crypto space since 2019, developing hands-on experience in trading, airdrop hunting, and identifying emerging narratives in low-cap tokens. For over four years, he has contributed research and editorial content with Aiur Labs and BlockNews, focusing on market analysis and community insights. His work reflects both transparency and independent reporting, with an emphasis on simplifying complex ideas for readers. Gary is a long-term believer in Bitcoin, Sui, Hype, Litecoin, XRP, and select meme tokens, combining personal trading knowledge with professional editorial standards.

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