Mixed momentum hits the NFT sector. While DMarket leads the top 10 chart, blue chips are diversified

The NFT industry has had a week of fluctuating performance among major collections, with DMarket coming out on top in terms of sales for the week. The gaming-centric marketplace generated $7.42 million in sales for the week, an increase of 16.38%. With 199,162 transactions and 15,527 buyers, it has an overwhelming advantage over other industry players.

This continued execution strengthens DMarket’s presence in the gaming NFT ecosystem, where microtransactions are executed quickly and volume is a fundamental force.

CryptoPunks records biggest NFT surge this week

Coming in second place in a new wave of resurgence that surprised many market observers was CryptoPunks. Weekly sales totaled $3.24 million, a significant increase of 57.56%. The collection had 32 purchases and 22 buyers, but this spike highlights the renewed interest in high-quality, blue-chip NFTs.

The low number of transactions and large sales values ​​indicate the collection’s premium status, with few transactions significantly changing the weekly numbers.

The stubby penguin and the courtyard move in opposite directions.

Pudgy Penguins took third place with $3.03 million in sales, an increase of 25.35% per week. The project is still increasing the brand’s presence, increasing its visibility in retail stores and expanding its digital-to-physical ecosystem. 113 buyers and 191 transactions represent good engagement of NFT community members.

However, after a strong week, Courtyard saw a sharp decline. Revenue was $2.22 million, a decrease of 31.88%. The market continues to be very active with 7,781 buyers and 37,706 transactions.

The move highlights the continued instability of collectibles anchored in physical property, with Courtyard frequently leading the way.

Guild of Guardians gains as BAYC faces more pressure

Guild of Guardians reported a positive increase in sales, up 12.30% to $1.88 million. The collection has 908 buyers and 1,855 transactions and is gaining momentum as the community looks forward to further game development and ecosystem improvements.

In contrast, Bored Ape Yacht Club had another tough week with sales down 18.93% to $1.56 million. The previously dominant blue-chip NFT project has struggled with market fatigue and changing investor sentiment, with just 58 buyers and 90 transactions.

The momentum of mid-tier collections varies.

LilPudgys recorded sales of $850.99,000, down 10.65%. With 238 buyers and 448 transactions, we have strong community involvement. Moonbirds fared even worse, with sales down 31.48% to $838.31 million.

This is an extension of a multi-month cycle of declining activity, but its 162 deals indicate continued niche activity.

Gods Unchained had sales of $629,000, down 12.37%, with 1,009 buyers and 18,632 orders. Its use is also closely tied to gameplay dynamics that typically establish cyclical trading patterns within the collection.

Mutant Ape Yacht Club is also feeling the pressure, dropping 16.58% to $610.26,000. As the Yuga Labs ecosystem is still in the process of adapting, MAYC has 232 deals and 124 buyers, reflecting BAYC’s overall reluctance.

The number of blue chips in the lower tier has decreased due to the slip of Sorare and Azuki.

At Sorare, weekly NFT sales decreased by 9.83% to $570,217,000. The fantasy sports site still has 11,318 customers and 53,530 purchases, showing that users are still active after the downturn. Solare trading trends are typically influenced by seasonal factors and sports-related cycles.

AZUKI sold $554,14,000 and fell 4.66% to the bottom. With 158 transactions and 90 buyers, activity is moderate but stable. While the collection still has cultural influence, it is still subject to market pressures that have strained the majority of anime-inspired NFT assets throughout the year.