
Crypto Market Trends: Emphasis Shifts from Memecoins to DeFi, Gaming, and NFTs
The crypto market is pivoting from memecoins to focusing on DeFi, gaming, and NFTs amid a more lenient regulatory climate and impending leadership changes at the SEC.
The crypto market is pivoting from memecoins to focusing on DeFi, gaming, and NFTs amid a more lenient regulatory climate and impending leadership changes at the SEC.
Non-fungible token (NFT) sales continue to sink, with total sales volume dropping to $112.7 million amid economic uncertainties. Despite the downturn, new traders are entering the market, suggesting enduring appeal even as major collections like Pudgy Penguins experience significant losses.
The NFT market experienced its sharpest decline in sales and trading volumes since 2020, with a notable 19% annual downturn in trading volumes and an 18% decrease in sales, according to DappRadar. While the crypto sector grows, the NFT space struggles with valuation and participation issues.
The NFT market experienced a robust start to December, with weekly sales volumes hitting $187 million, showcasing increased investor interest. However, the period also highlighted challenges, such as notable scams and technical issues with new crypto token launches.
Global NFT sales dropped to $88 million this week with a 7.07% decrease, while Solana showed strong growth with a 24% increase in trading volume, challenging Ethereum’s market dominance.
DMarket, a gaming NFT collection, topped daily sales with $733,528, while Ethereum led overall blockchain transactions. Gaming-related NFTs showed strong performance across multiple platforms.
Binance NFT Marketplace is ending all support for Bitcoin-based NFTs starting April 18 due to declining market trends, urging users to withdraw their holdings.