- Ethereum’s NFT market faced declining trading volumes, leading to concerns about its future vitality.
- PFP NFTs witnessed significant price drops, which reflected the changing market preferences.
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Declining interest in Ethereum NFTs
Data from Messari painted a grim picture, with Ethereum NFT trading volumes hitting rock bottom. This decline indicated a significant drop in user engagement and transaction activity.
Source: Messari
The consequences of this dip in interest are far-reaching. Ethereum’s once-thriving PFP (Profile Picture) NFTs, which gained immense popularity, were facing significant price drops.
Additionally, many of these collections witnessed their floor prices plummet by at least 30%, leaving collectors and investors concerned about the falling value of their holdings.
Even blue-chip NFTs on the Ethereum network weren’t immune to this trend. Interest was waning, and this was mirrored in the falling fees on the network.
The decline in transaction fees indicates reduced activity and demand for Ethereum NFTs, suggesting that the once-booming market is losing its luster.
What does the decline suggest?
As per Glassnode’s data, total fees paid plummeted to an 8-month low of 85.550 ETH. Reduced activity translates to reduced fees, pointing to a diminished appeal of Ethereum’s NFT offerings.
? #Ethereum $ETH Total Fees Paid (7d MA) just reached a 8-month low of 85.550 ETH
Previous 8-month low of 87.705 ETH was observed on 11 September 2023
View metric:https://t.co/wS0nd9YFUQ pic.twitter.com/ySzKH68ik4
— glassnode alerts (@glassnodealerts) September 18, 2023
This downturn wasn’t limited to NFTs alone; Ethereum’s price was on a decline over the past month. At present, it was trading at $1651, reflecting a notable drop. This price decrease affected the overall sentiment around Ethereum and its NFT market.
Accompanying this price dip was a concerning trend in retail interest. Glassnode’s data revealed that the number of addresses holding 0.1+ Coins recently hit a 1-month low, signifying a falling retail presence in Ethereum.
Fewer retail investors may impact the broader adoption and popularity of the Ethereum network.
Source: Glassnode
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Traders remain cautious
Traders are navigating these uncertain waters, and the put-to-call ratio on most exchanges has experienced a decline. This ratio indicates the balance between options traders who are betting on a price increase (call options) and those betting on a price decrease (put options).
Concurrently, Ethereum’s Implied Volatility (IV) was on the rise at press time. IV measures the market’s expectation of future volatility. An increase in IV suggests that market participants anticipate greater price fluctuations, which can be both an opportunity and a risk for traders.
Source: The Block
