
Daily Crypto & NFT News
NFT Market Overview (Week leading to Jan 17, 2026)
The NFT market experienced a massive 120.9% surge in unique buyers, reaching 134,743 participants. Despite this, total sales volume remained largely stagnant at $61.5 million, a marginal increase of 1.52% from the previous week.
Market Participation vs. Sales Performance
Buyer/Seller Growth
Alongside the 120% jump in buyers, the number of sellers rose nearly 99%, totaling 111,756.
Average Transaction Value
The flat sales volume amid rising participation suggests smaller retail entries or lower-value transactions rather than high-value “whale” purchases.
Weekly Transaction Totals
Total NFT sales for the week settled at $61.54 million.
Blockchain Performance Breakdown
Ethereum (ETH)
Remains dominant with $29.05 million in sales (up 13.51%), buyers increased 420.9%.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Second place with $9.33 million in sales, volume down 12.69%, buyers up 202%.
BNB Chain
Third place with $7.73 million in sales, buyers up 422.27%.
Solana (SOL)
Steep 46.78% decline in weekly sales, totaling $1.89 million.
Top Collections of the Week
YES BOND (BNB Chain)
Led all collections with $3.26 million in sales.
CryptoPunks (Ethereum)
Second place with $2.73 million, sales dropped 23.8% for the week.
Ape.bond Bonds
Third place with $2.48 million, a 43.4% increase.

