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NFT Sales Volumes Drop 45% in Q2 2024: What’s Behind This Decline?

29 July 2024
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  • NFT Sales Volumes Downward Momentum in Q2 2024
  • The Future Outlook

The NFT market, which was booming at the start of 2024, hit a rough patch in the second quarter. After a strong first quarter with sales volume reaching $4.1 billion, Q2 ended with a dramatic 45% drop, with sales falling to $2.25 billion. This sharp decline has once again brought to light the questions about the future of NFTs.

NFTs thrived earlier in the year thanks to new features like fractional ownership and growing popularity in digital art and gaming. However, this dip suggests that the market might be facing certain challenges. The big question: Is this decrease just a temporary setback, a sign of overinflated values, or part of a bigger trend as the NFT market matures.

NFT Sales Volume Upward Momentum in Q1 2024

In Q1 2024, the NFT market grew significantly, reaching $4.1 billion in total sales volume. In February 2024, NFT sales climbed to just over $1.290 billion, a 3.6% increase from January’s $1.245 billion. In March, sales jumped to $1.605 billion, up 19.6% from February’s $1.290 billion. This continued the upward momentum from Q4 2023, which had a total NFT sales volume of $2.9 billion. 

A major driver of the rally is likely the rise of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. This involves turning physical assets like real estate, art, and commodities into digital tokens on a blockchain. By using NFTs to tokenize these assets, investors can buy smaller, more affordable pieces of high-value items. This opens up new investment opportunities that were previously out of reach. By the end of Q1 2024, the total market cap for RWA coins had surpassed $8.4 billion, as reported by Coingecko.

Another key factor is the rise of NFTs in the gaming world. Combining NFTs with gaming and blockchain technology has created new possibilities for players and developers. Gamers can now own, trade, and profit from in-game items, characters, and virtual real estate. Unlike traditional games, where items are confined to the game itself, this model allows players to trade their assets outside the game. Developers also benefit from additional revenue through initial sales and ongoing transactions of these NFTs.

NFT Sales Volumes Downward Momentum in Q2 2024

 30-day sales volumes for NFTs in 2024 on DeFi Planet
30-day sales volumes for NFTs in 2024. Source: CryptoSlam

According to data from Cryptoslam, the NFT market saw a significant drop in monthly volumes during Q2. Sales volumes fell by 45% compared to Q1. This downturn wasn’t limited to sales volumes; other metrics like unique sellers and buyers also declined. NFT transaction volume on the three major blockchains declined in that period. Bitcoin lost over 80.5%, Ethereum by 20%, and Solana fell by 50.1%. The number of NFT traders dropped significantly, particularly for Bitcoin, which saw traders decrease from 393,000 in April to 114,400 in May.

In May, NFT sales dropped to just over $616 million, representing approximately a 50% fall from April’s $1.2 billion. The number of unique sellers and buyers also decreased. In Q1, there were about 2.24 million unique sellers and 3.32 million unique buyers. In Q2, those numbers fell to around 1.79 million sellers and 3.30 million buyers.

June saw an unexpected decrease in the average sale price of NFTs. It dropped from $193 in March to $78, approximately a 60% decline. By June 28, sales volumes were around $419 million, putting June on track to record the lowest sales values since October 2023.

What Are Experts Saying?

Despite a 45% plunge in sales during Q2 2024, Web3 enthusiasts are still buzzing with optimism about the future of NFTs. 

Jonathan Perkins, co-founder of SuperRare, reportedly likened the current NFT scene to the early days of the internet. Perkins believes that NFTs will follow a similar path, confident in their immense potential. In his words: “Nothing has changed about their utility or value. In the, I believe we’ll see trillions of dollars represented in NFTs.”

Mohsin Waqar, CEO of Web3 gaming platform, Senet, also shares this upbeat outlook, convinced NFTs can make a comeback, especially as industries find new ways to leverage the technology. 

According to Waqar: “The initial buzz was fueled by curiosity and speculation, but the next wave will be driven by real utility and mainstream use.”.

The Future Outlook

While the current data points to a challenging period for NFTs, there’s still potential for recovery. Substantial sales volumes on platforms like Solana and the growing prominence of Bitcoin-based NFTs suggest that the market is evolving and finding new growth areas.

Innovations in NFT technology and applications could drive a resurgence. Integrating NFTs into gaming, virtual reality, and other digital experiences can create new demand. Also, as more mainstream brands and institutions enter the NFT space, the market could attract a broader audience, contributing to increased stability and growth.

 

Disclaimer: This article is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be considered trading or investment advice. Nothing herein should be construed as financial, legal, or tax advice. Trading or investing in Cryptocurrencies carry a considerable risk of financial loss. Always conduct due diligence. 

 

If you would like to read more analyses (and news reports) like this, visit DeFi Planet and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and CoinMarketCap Community. 

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