Solana ranked second in NFT sales volume behind Ethereum in August.
Significant declines in NFT buyers and sellers were noted in August.
Solana’s [SOL] NFT market demonstrated notable resilience in August, emerging as the second-highest blockchain by NFT sales volume, only trailing behind Ethereum [ETH]. According to data from Coin98 Analytics, Ethereum recorded $131 million in NFT sales, while Solana followed closely with $79 million. Bitcoin [BTC] also made it to the top three, with monthly NFT sales reaching $59 million.
Despite Solana’s impressive ranking, a closer look at the metrics reveals a challenging month for the blockchain’s NFT ecosystem. The data showed a significant decline in activity, with the number of NFT buyers and sellers dropping by 36% and 33%, respectively. Additionally, Solana’s total transactions plummeted by over 50%, barely surpassing the 1 million mark.
However, September may bring a turnaround for Solana’s NFT market. Recent data indicates a positive shift, with Solana’s NFT metrics showing signs of recovery over the past week. The blockchain’s NFT sales volume saw a 2.7% increase, reaching $18 million. Moreover, the number of NFT buyers and sellers surged by 40% and 27%, respectively, suggesting renewed interest and a potential rebound in the NFT space.
Strong Performance Ahead?
While Solana’s NFT market appears to be stabilising, the broader market sentiment for the altcoin remains cautious. In the past 24 hours, Solana’s price has dropped by 1.8%, settling at $129. Despite the price decline, trading volume has surged by 112%, indicating heightened market activity and investor interest.
As September unfolds, the Solana ecosystem will be closely watched to see if these positive trends continue, potentially setting the stage for a stronger performance in the months ahead. Investors and analysts alike are hopeful that the blockchain’s NFT market can build on its recent momentum and overcome the challenges faced in August.
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