The NFT market experienced a strong rebound this week, with total sales increasing nearly 10% to $77.04 million, driven by renewed investor activity and a broader recovery across the cryptocurrency sector. Fresh data from CryptoSlam shows that participation increased at every level, with buyers jumping more than 25% and sellers rising over 15%, while total NFT transactions soared by almost 43% to 1.39 million. The shift comes at a moment when sentiment across digital assets has improved noticeably, supported by Bitcoin’s recovery to the $90,000 range and Ethereum’s return above $3,000 after last week’s selloff. These price movements helped push the overall crypto market cap to $3.09 trillion, up from $2.87 trillion a week ago.
Within the NFT landscape, several major collections posted standout performances. Algebra Positions NFT-V2 on Ethereum maintained its lead with $9.6 million in sales, recording a 34.82% rise from the previous week. DMarket on the Mythos blockchain followed with $7.77 million, supported by more than 206,000 transactions that highlight its strong gaming-driven ecosystem. DX Terminal on Base delivered one of the most dramatic surges of the week, climbing more than 456% to $2.91 million in sales as demand across the Base network continued to rise.
One of the most closely watched collections, CryptoPunks, secured fourth place with $2.73 million in sales. This marks a 17.67% increase from last week and signals a modest but meaningful recovery for a historic blue-chip NFT project that often reflects broader market health. Pudgy Penguins slipped slightly with a 2.3% drop to $2.68 million, while Courtyard on Polygon fell more sharply with an 18.17% decline. Immutable’s Guild of Guardians Heroes rounded out the top performers with $2.04 million, continuing the sustained growth of gaming-focused digital collectibles.
Across blockchain networks, Ethereum remained the dominant force with $31.86 million in NFT sales and more than $5 million in recorded wash trading. The network also saw buyer participation rise by more than 15%, reinforcing its position as the leading chain for premium digital assets. The Mythos Chain climbed to second place with $7.91 million, benefiting from rising activity in gaming-related assets. BNB Chain recorded a downturn of nearly 21% to $7.30 million, though its buyer count jumped significantly. Bitcoin NFTs held steady with $6.27 million in sales, signaling that Ordinals and other BTC-native assets remain relevant even as competition grows. Base delivered one of the most explosive gains with a 201% jump to $5.86 million, although most of its volume was attributed to wash trading.
High-value sales also returned, led by CryptoPunks #3720, which sold for just over $308,000, and Autoglyphs #437, which fetched nearly $200,000. These transactions underscore that collectors continue to pursue historically significant digital assets despite recent volatility.
The NFT market’s latest rebound suggests that investor confidence is improving alongside broader crypto strength. Rising transaction counts, expanding buyer pools, and renewed interest in blue-chip collections indicate that the digital collectibles sector may be entering a more stable phase after months of uneven momentum. While wash trading remains a concern on certain networks, organic demand appears to be strengthening. If Bitcoin and Ethereum continue their upward trajectories, the NFT market could see a deeper return of liquidity as the year progresses, setting the stage for a more sustained recovery.
