Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have captivated the crypto world, and Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) remains the most valuable collection by floor price. As of the latest data, the minimum price for a Bored Ape stands at 105 ETH (~$360,000), while the entire collection has generated $257 million in sales volume over the past 30 days. Behind these dazzling numbers are a handful of traders who have turned small bets into eight-figure fortunes.
1. Machibigbrother – The King of BAYC Profits
Topping the list is a trader known as “Machibigbrother,” who has profited $5.85 million from 34 Bored Ape trades, achieving a 182.29% return. His current NFT portfolio is valued at $72.72 million, spanning 6,626 NFTs across 203 different collections.
2. icanfly3 – A 562% Return on 26 Trades
Second-place “icanfly3” netted $4.93 million from 26 swaps, with an impressive 562.91% return. He now holds 498 NFTs from 64 collections.
3. Dfarmer – Efficiency in Limited Trades
“Dfarmer” made $3.99 million from just 14 BAYC transactions, delivering a 455.96% return. His portfolio is worth $9.69 million and contains 1,444 NFTs from 120 collections.
4. 0xC310e7 – Anonymous Millionaire with 2,310,248% Return
The fourth most profitable trader uses an anonymous Ethereum address “0xC310e7.” Through only 10 trades, he generated $3.64 million in profit and an extraordinary 2,310,248% return. His wallet currently holds 47 NFTs worth $1 million.
5. 4932114 – Consistent Returns
Rounding out the top five is “4932114,” who earned $2.76 million from 15 BAYC trades, with a 1,084% return. He currently owns 645 NFTs from 63 collections.
Notable Mentions and Record Sales
Collectively, these five traders have amassed over $21.17 million from 99 trades. The most expensive Bored Ape ever sold was BAYC #3749, which changed hands for $2.9 million (740 ETH). That sale was executed by “Boothy,” the sixth most profitable BAYC trader, who earned $2.29 million from just six trades.
While these profits highlight the speculative frenzy around top-tier NFTs, they also serve as a cautionary tale: most traders do not achieve such returns, and the market remains highly volatile. With 6,412 unique holders of BAYC, the ecosystem continues to evolve.