NFT Market Cap Plumps to 2021 Levels, Dips Below $1.5B Amidst Bearish Trend

The non-fungible token (NFT) market has significantly dropped, with its total market capitalization shrinking to under $1.5 billion, which is about the level before the sector experienced a rapid expansion in 2021.

The decline in the NFT market is in line with the overall downturn of the crypto market, as top assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have also seen their prices fall substantially.

Increasing Supply Meets Plunging Demand

The imbalance between supply and buyer demand, which has thus far raised the NFT market reset, was a factor in the rapidly oversupplied market.

It is evident from CryptoSlam data that the number of NFTs in circulation increased to almost 1.3 billion in 2025, which is 25% more than in 2024. However, the total value of non-fungible token sales dropped by 37% year over year to $5.6 billion, and the average sale price fell below $100.

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Corporate Exits

The decline in NFT market capitalisation has followed a number of major closures and exits, which have illustrated that the sector is still shrinking.

Some prominent cases are Nike’s discreet selling of RTFKT, the digital collectables company that it bought at the peak of the NFT boom, and the disappearance of Nifty Gateway, one of the first NFT platforms. Social NFT platform Rodeo has also announced that it will shut down after failing to achieve sustainable growth.

Market Volatility and Opportunities

The current market fluctuation is creating problems as well as possibilities for investors and creators. Although the decrease in the prices and sales of non-fungible tokens can be a reason for some to be discouraged, it is at the same time a very good opportunity for those who are willing to dive into the world of non-fungible tokens to look for new doors opening for them.

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