On April 29, 2022, the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible token (NFT) collection reached a new all-time high floor value of 152 ether (approximately $430,000 at current exchange rates). This marks a staggering 507.99% increase from September 1, 2021, when the floor was just 25 ETH (~$70,000).
Historical Floor Price Trajectory
BAYC’s floor price crossed 50 ETH on November 19, 2021, and surpassed the 100 ETH milestone after January 30, 2022. Despite a brief dip to 68 ETH on March 8, 2022, the floor rebounded strongly and continued its upward march, culminating in the 152 ETH record on April 29.
Market Comparison: Only Two Projects Above 100 ETH
BAYC and Proof Collective are the only two NFT collections with floor prices exceeding 100 ETH. Proof Collective currently sits at 120 ETH (~$340K). Other notable projects include Cryptopunks (59.99 ETH), Bored Ape Chemistry Club (56 ETH), Mutant Ape Yacht Club (40.86 ETH), and Moonbirds (31.4 ETH).
Market Cap and Trading Volume
With a floor of 152 ETH, BAYC’s total market capitalization is roughly 1,519,848 ETH (about $4.31 billion). Statistics show approximately 6,354 unique owners hold at least one BAYC NFT. In the last 24 hours, BAYC NFTs recorded 6,843.66 ETH in global trade volume ($19.4 million). All-time sales total $1.9 billion across 10,860 buyers and 28,295 on-chain transactions.
Cheapest and Most Expensive BAYC NFTs
The current floor NFT is Bored Ape #7950, priced at 152 ETH. The most expensive Bored Ape ever sold was BAYC #3749, which fetched 740 ETH ($2.9 million at the time) — a Captain’s hat-wearing ape with laser eyes.
BAYC’s continued price appreciation underscores the strong demand for top-tier NFT projects and the enduring appeal of the Yuga Labs ecosystem, even amid broader market fluctuations.