NFT Sales Surge in July 2025 as High-Value Trades Boost Market Momentum
The NFT market experienced significant momentum throughout July 2025, with several high-value transactions pushing sales into the multi-million dollar range. According to Phoenix Group data, established collections like Bored Ape Yacht Club and CryptoPunks led the charge in monthly sales volume, signaling renewed interest in premium digital collectibles.
Record-Breaking Sales Drive Monthly Performance
Bored Ape Yacht Club #7940 claimed the top spot among July’s NFT sales, fetching an impressive 666 WETH worth $2.34 million. CryptoPunk #1563 secured second place with a sale price of 544.2 ETH, valued at approximately $1.91 million at the time of transaction.
Are NFTs really coming back?
The numbers might say yes.
I have researched the market and this is what I found:
In July 2025, the NFT market recorded ~$574M in total volume
The second-highest month of the year.
Market Context
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The third position went to CryptoPunk #4668, which sold for around 250 ETH, totaling $960,230. CryptoPunk #7674 rounded out the top four with a $742,810 sale price equivalent to 200 ETH, while CryptoPunk #1484 changed hands for 148.5 ETH, representing $538,800 in value.
CryptoPunks Dominate Lower Rankings
CryptoPunk collections continued their strong showing in the remaining top ten positions. CryptoPunk #1946 secured sixth place with a 145 ETH sale worth $525,610, followed by CryptoPunk #8968 at 135 ETH valued at $489,360.
The eighth spot belonged to CryptoPunk #4653, which generated 129 ETH or $457,310 in sales proceeds. Bored Ape Yacht Club #3072 claimed ninth position with a 130 ETH transaction worth $457,310, while CryptoPunk #3039 completed the top ten with a 126 ETH sale valued at $456,740.
Market observers are watching closely to see whether this surge in high-value NFT transactions will continue into the coming months, as these sales figures represent some of the strongest performance seen in the space recently.
Broader Market Implications
The strong NFT sales performance in July 2025 suggests sustained interest in established digital collectible projects remains intact. These transaction volumes could indicate growing confidence among collectors and investors in the premium NFT segment.