After enduring one of its most volatile weeks in history, the NFT market is showing early signs of stabilization, bouncing back from a dramatic sell-off that wiped billions from digital asset valuations. According to data compiled over the weekend, confidence—while still tentative—is beginning to return as traders cautiously re-enter the market.
From Panic to Partial Recovery
Last Friday’s global crypto meltdown triggered a sharp collapse in NFT valuations across major blockchains, with market capitalization plunging by over $1.2 billion in a single day. By Saturday, total NFT value had sunk to nearly $5 billion, marking one of the sector’s steepest weekly declines since 2022.
However, by Monday morning, the market regained ground—climbing back above $5.4 billion. Analysts say this modest rebound reflects renewed demand from collectors and investors seeking discounted digital assets amid improving sentiment.
“The market remains fragile, but signs of resilience are emerging,” said Alexander Zdravkov, reporter at Coindoo. “This recovery shows that despite volatility, investor interest in digital collectibles remains intact.”
Blue-Chip Collections Still Under Pressure
Despite the rebound, top NFT collections remain in correction territory.
- Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and Pudgy Penguins both saw double-digit losses last week.
- CryptoPunks, the industry’s benchmark collection, fell approximately 8%.
- Meanwhile, selective projects like Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC) and Hyperliquid’s Hypurr series managed small daily gains—suggesting that collectors are focusing on quality assets rather than speculative plays.
Market experts caution that sentiment is still subdued, with traders avoiding aggressive buying until broader crypto conditions stabilize.
Market Chaos Linked to Global Events
The NFT crash was triggered by wider macroeconomic turbulence. Bitcoin futures briefly plunged to $102,000 on Binance after a 100% U.S. tariff announcement on Chinese imports, made by former U.S. President Donald Trump, roiled global markets.
The shock led to $20 billion in crypto liquidations, slicing nearly $500 billion off the overall crypto market’s value before partial recovery began. Interestingly, institutional investors appeared undeterred—CoinShares reported over $3 billion in inflows into crypto-linked ETPs during the same period, signaling long-term confidence in digital assets.
NFTs Enter a New Phase of Maturity
Analysts suggest this market reset could usher in a more sustainable, utility-driven era for NFTs, where projects with tangible applications and community value take precedence over hype-based speculation.
- Expect increased integration with AI, gaming, and real-world tokenization.
- Regulatory oversight may intensify, improving transparency and investor confidence.
- Surviving projects will likely become cornerstones of the next NFT growth cycle.
“This downturn could be the correction the NFT ecosystem needed,” said a Coindoo analyst. “It’s separating speculative excess from sustainable innovation.”
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Source
- Coindoo: “NFT Market Finds Its Footing After Historic Crash” (October 15, 2025)
https://coindoo.com/nft-market-finds-its-footing-after-historic-crash/
