Mixed Momentum Hits NFT Sector; DMarket leads the top 10, while the blue-chips vary

The NFT industry saw a week of fluctuating performance among the major collections, with DMarket taking the top spot in sales volume for the week. The gaming-focused marketplace posted revenue of $7.42 million and rose 16.38% for the week. The 199,162 transactions and 15,527 buyers gave the company an overwhelming lead over the other players in the sector.

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

CryptoPunks records biggest NFT spike of the week

In second place, with a new wave of revival that surprised many market observers, was CryptoPunks. It achieved weekly sales totaling $3.24 million, with a huge increase of 57.56%. While there were 32 purchases and 22 buyers of the collection, the spike highlights the renewed interest in the high-value blue-chip NFTs.

The low number of transactions and the high turnover value indicate the luxury position of the collection, where few transactions could radically change the weekly figures.

Chubby penguins and courtyard move in opposite directions

Pudgy Penguins took the third position, earning $3.03 million in revenue, which increased 25.35% per week. The project continues to enjoy strong brand presence, increased retail visibility and a growing digital-to-physical ecosystem. The 113 buyers and 191 transactions represent good engagement from NFT community members.

However, after a series of good weeks, there was a sharp decline in Courtyard. It recorded revenues of $2.22 million, which fell 31.88%. It remained very active on the market, with 7,781 buyers and 37,706 transactions.

The move underscores the ongoing instability in collectibles tied to physical ownership, which Courtyard often leads.

Guild of Guardians wins as BAYC faces further pressure

Guild of Guardians reported a positive increase, with sales of $1.88 million at a growth rate of 12.30%. The collection has 908 buyers and 1,855 transactions, showing growing momentum as the community waits in anticipation of further game development and ecosystem improvements.

In contrast, Bored Ape Yacht Club had another tough week, with revenue down 18.93% to $1.56 million. The flagship NFT project, which was previously the dominant project, has had just 90 transactions with 58 buyers, facing market fatigue and changing investor sentiment.

Mid-range collections See Mixed Momentum

LilPudgys recorded a 10.65% decline in sales to $850.99,000. It has 238 buyers and 448 transactions with strong community involvement. Moonbirds had a worse decline, dropping 31.48% to $838.31K in revenue.

This is an extension of a multi-month cycle of reduced activity, but the 162 transactions show continued niche activity.

Gods Unchained achieved sales of $629,000, down 12.37%, supported by 1,009 buyers and 18,632 orders. Its use is also closely tied to gameplay dynamics, which typically determine the cyclical trading patterns in the collection.

Mutant Ape Yacht Club also felt the pressure, falling 16.58% to $610.26k. With 232 transactions and 124 buyers, MAYC reflects BAYC’s overall negative attitude as the Yuga Labs ecosystem is still adapting.

Blue Chips on the lower level decrease as Sorare and Azuki slip

Sorare saw a 9.83% drop in weekly NFT sales to $572.17K. The fantasy sports site still had amassed 11,318 customers and 53,530 purchases, indicating that its users are still active even after the crisis. Sorare trading trends are usually influenced by seasonal factors and sports-related cycles.

Azuki was last with sales of $554.14K, down 4.66%. It has 158 transactions and 90 buyers, which is moderate but stable activity. The collection is still culturally influential, but is still experiencing market pressures that have weighed on the majority of anime-inspired NFT assets over the year.