CryptoPunks has crossed a major milestone in the NFT market. Data shows that as of August 28, the collection reached $1.095 billion in all-time sales, making it one of only a few NFT projects to surpass the billion-dollar threshold.
With that total, CryptoPunks now trails only OpenSea at $3.54 billion and Axie Infinity at $1.68 billion in cumulative sales. The figure reinforces the collection’s status as one of the most established blue-chip NFT brands and highlights continued demand for rare profile-picture NFTs in the secondary market.
High-Value Sales Drove the Breakout
Several major transactions on August 28 helped push the collection past the landmark. The largest sale of the day was Cryptopunk #8888, which changed hands for 888.8 ETH, or about $2.87 million based on ether prices at the time. Another notable deal saw Cryptopunk #9373 sell for 499.99 ETH, roughly $1.63 million.
Other large sales included Cryptopunk #2310 at 380 ETH or around $1.23 million, Cryptopunk #9100 at 350 ETH or approximately $1.14 million, and Cryptopunk #7674 at 342.69 ETH, valued at about $1.11 million. A cluster of million-dollar trades in a single day significantly boosted the collection’s lifetime volume.
Fewer Trades, But Much Larger Ticket Sizes
Weekly market data also shows how unusual CryptoPunks is compared with other NFT collections. According to market statistics, Artblocks recorded 24,454 sales over seven days totaling $228 million. CryptoPunks, by contrast, logged just 686 sales in the same period, but still generated $173 million in settled volume. That points to much higher average transaction values and a market driven by scarcity and premium pricing.
The collection consists of 10,000 minted NFTs, with 2,888 unique wallets holding at least one Punk. One entity reportedly owns 254 CryptoPunks, while 75% of owners hold at least two. Over the last seven days, sales rose 750%, with $144.605 million traded among 343 traders.
On an all-time basis, CryptoPunks’ $1.095 billion in sales remains well ahead of many other NFT projects. At the time of the data snapshot, NBA Top Shot stood at $671 million, Rarible at $197 million, and Superrare at $103 million. As NFT activity continues to attract attention, CryptoPunks appears to be further cementing its place at the top of the collectibles market.