Bitcoin and Ethereum are leading the way in the NFT market. Although Ethereum is famous for smart contracts, Bitcoin has been mainly seen as a digital currency. However, Bitcoin is now showing its strength in the NFT market. In the last 30 days, Bitcoin’s NFT sales hit $165 million, surpassing Ethereum’s $158 million.
Despite a 62% drop in sales volume, Bitcoin still tops the chart. Its buyers total 35,977, with a 325,584 wash volume. In the past week alone, sales were $43,104,416, which is a 27% increase. However, the number of buyers dropped by 76%.
Factors Driving Bitcoin Surge in NFTs
Despite entering the NFT market later, Bitcoin quickly became a top blockchain for NFT sales. It has over $3.82 billion in total NFT sales and more than 3 million transactions. Now, Bitcoin is the fourth-largest blockchain by NFT sales volume, just behind Ethereum. One key factor pushing the surge is the Ordinal inscriptions, which make creating and trading digital collectibles on Bitcoin easier. Secondly, there is security in the Bitcoin network, which appeals to many NFT enthusiasts.
Additionally, advancements in blockchain technology speeds and security make Bitcoin a viable option for NFTs.
Top NFTs in The Bitcoin Blockchain
Bitcoin’s involvement in the NFT market is more than just numbers. It has some exciting NFT collections that might interest collectors and investors.
Node Monkes
Node Monkes is a unique collection on the Bitcoin blockchain. Each NFT is a detailed digital monkey with various exciting and unique attributes. In the last 30 days, Node Mokes made a whopping $17,088,758 million in sales, with 995 transactions completed. 3,147 people own it.
Bitcoin Puppets
Bitcoin Puppets are popular for their creative and nostalgic appeal. These NFTs feature puppet-like characters that remind people of their childhood. With 1,533 successful transaction completions, Bitcom Puppet amassed $16,134,976 million in sales in the past month.
Ordinal Maxi Biz
Ordinal Maxi Biz is another notable Bitcoin NFT collection. It is a distinctive digital art. Each NFT in this collection carries a unique business-oriented concept. Ordinal is currently owned by 1,178, and over the past 30 days, it has made $11,615,385 through 594 completed transactions.
$PIZZA BRC-20 NFTs
These NFTs are part of a unique blockchain restaurant club. Members can use them to access special deals and events. The $PIZZA BRC-20 NFTs rank first with $25,269,378 million in sales made in 37,135 transactions. It is currently owned by 55 people.
Runestone
Runestone is a collection that draws inspiration from ancient artifacts. Each NFT in this collection is a digitally crafted runestone. Runestone managed $7,525,448 million in sales in the last 30 days, with 8,161 completed transactions.
Conclusion
Bitcoin has made a massive impact in the NFT market, with $165 million in NFT sales in the last 30 days, outperforming Ethereum’s at $158 million. This shows Bitcoin’s potential and growing influence in the NFT space. With its exciting and unique NFT collections, like Node Monkes and Bitcoin Puppets, the Bitcoin blockchain sets the stage for a massive evolution in the NFT market.
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