NFT market had its best quarter since early 2023, DappRadar says

As a seasoned analyst with a background in blockchain technology and digital assets, I find it intriguing to observe the unexpected surge in non-fungible token (NFT) sales during this bear market for Bitcoin. Having closely monitored the NFT sector since its inception, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly trends can shift within the dynamic web3 industry.


Despite Bitcoin experiencing a downturn for the past four days in a row, the unexpectedly vibrant quarter for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has emerged as a surprising bright spot since early 2023.

In the second quarter of this year, the non-fungible token (NFT) market experienced its strongest performance. The sales count for digital collectibles grew by 28%, bringing the sector back to levels last seen in Q1 2023. According to a recent report by DappRadar’s analysts, NFT trading volume reached an impressive $4 billion during this period, representing a 3.7% rise compared to the previous quarter (Q4) of 2023.

NFT market had its best quarter since early 2023, DappRadar says

Based on the analysis of Sara Gherghelas, a blockchain expert at DappRadar, Blur currently holds a significant market lead with a 31% share. However, this represents a decrease of 50 percentage points compared to the previous quarter.

As a market analyst, I’ve observed that blockchain gaming still holds the largest share in the dapp industry, but it has experienced a slight decrease of approximately 2% compared to the previous quarter. This trend is parallel to what we’ve seen in the DeFi sector. On the other hand, both the NFT and social sectors have gained ground and are now leading market trends during Q2 2024.

Sara Gherghelas

NFT market had its best quarter since early 2023, DappRadar says

Magic Eden comes in second place, achieving significant growth through Ordinal NFTs on the Bitcoin network. As a result, its dominance has increased from 17% to 22%. OpenSea holds third place in terms of dominance. However, it’s important to mention that OpenSea is still the leading NFT marketplace by sales volume, accounting for 12% of the market share.

Although the reason behind the increased trading activity among NFT investors remains uncertain, DappRadar asserts that the excitement and interest in the web3 industry continue to flourish. Investors show signs of enduring passion and anticipation, suggesting that there is still room for more progress and developments.

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2024-07-05 12:26