The non-fungible token (NFT) market has staged a remarkable comeback alongside the broader crypto rally. According to data from CryptoSlam, total NFT sales between November 9 and November 16 reached $179.48 million, a staggering 90.74% increase from the prior week.
Blockchain Leaders: Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana
Ethereum-based NFTs led the charge among 21 tracked blockchains, amassing $67.72 million in sales—up 126.79% week-over-week. Bitcoin-focused NFTs secured second place with $59.96 million, a 129.22% boost, while Solana digital collectibles rounded out the top three with $24.39 million, also rising 91.85%. The Blast blockchain, despite its smaller scale, posted an eye-popping 256.30% increase to $718,850 in sales, signaling nascent platform traction.
Standout Collections: BRC20 Surges, Cryptopunks Explodes
Topping the collection leaderboard was the Bitcoin BRC20 NFT series, which generated $28.14 million in sales—a 165.96% surge. However, the week’s headline act was Cryptopunks, which recorded $23.17 million in sales, representing an astonishing 665.29% spike from the previous week. Other notable collections included Bitcoin Puppets, Dmarket, Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), Nodemonkes, Guild of Guardians, Doodles, Zereborn, and Pudgy Penguins.
Top Sales and Market Dynamics
The priciest single NFT sale of the week was an Ethereum-based Wise Lending NFT, fetching $678,379. On Solana, Boogle #076 sold for $269,314, while on Bitcoin, an uncategorized Ordinal went for $105,365. These high-value transactions underscore continued demand for blue-chip digital assets.
The latest data highlights a dynamic market where Ethereum maintains its dominance, but Bitcoin’s NFT ecosystem is rapidly gaining ground. Meanwhile, niche platforms like Blast and Solana are carving out distinct value propositions. The digital collectibles arena is entering a new phase of diversification and innovation, fueled by broader crypto market enthusiasm and growing mainstream interest in on-chain assets.