The Bitcoin network has been making waves in the NFT industry, securing the third position in terms of all-time sales. According to data from NFT tracker CryptoSlam, Bitcoin-based NFTs have achieved a remarkable total sales volume of $4.29 billion as of June 18. This significant milestone has surpassed the previous record set by the Ronin blockchain, marking Bitcoin as a formidable contender in the NFT space.
As it stands, Bitcoin currently holds the third spot in the NFT sales rankings, trailing behind Ethereum and Solana. Ethereum maintains its lead with an impressive $43.8 billion in sales, while Solana follows closely behind with $5.6 billion. Over the last 30 days, Bitcoin-based NFTs have secured the second position in terms of sales volume, raking in $148 million. Ethereum claimed the top spot with $157 million in sales, leaving Solana in third place with approximately $77.5 million in sales.
A Decline in Market Activity
Despite the evident success of Bitcoin NFTs, the overall NFT market has experienced a notable decrease in trading volumes compared to the 2021 bull market. A significant 54% decline in monthly sales volume was observed from April to May, with April registering over $1 billion in sales and May seeing a reduced volume of $624 million. In the past 24 hours alone, NFT sales plummeted by 38.71%, a stark contrast to the 17% increase seen in the previous week.
The Popularity of Bitcoin NFTs
The rise of Bitcoin NFTs can be attributed to its growing adoption and the active community backing it. In the last seven days, Bitcoin NFT sales totaled just over $20 million, with more than 24,000 active traders participating. Other platforms like Polygon and Ethereum also saw substantial sales, with $23.8 million and $38.5 million, respectively.
Bitcoin NFTs, also known as Ordinals, are unique non-fungible tokens that are directly engraved onto the Bitcoin blockchain. This is made possible through the Ordinals protocol, which assigns an exclusive serial number to every satoshi (the smallest unit of Bitcoin) and allows for different types of information to be linked to it. This information can include images, videos, audio files, and text, adding a layer of creativity and uniqueness to the NFT experience.
Despite the increasing demand for Bitcoin NFTs, there are challenges that the platform faces, particularly in relation to transaction fees. The steep fees associated with Bitcoin transactions result in higher costs for users compared to alternatives like Solana and Ethereum, posing a barrier to broader adoption and growth in the NFT market.
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