# CryptoPunks Whale Buy Ignites Hopes of NFT Resurgence

*Author: Bankless*
*Published: Jul 21, 2025*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/fr/read/cryptopunks-whale-buy-ignites-hopes-of-nft-resurgence*

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The NFT market recently surged past **$6 billion** in total market capitalization, powered by a massive CryptoPunks sweep and renewed demand across Ethereum-based digital collectibles. 

### What’s the Scoop?
- **Market Cap Surge:** NFT market cap jumped ~21% in a single day to reach $6.3–6.4 billion, reflecting a sharp rebound in investor appetite.
- **CryptoPunks Lead Charge:** A whale wallet spent 2,082 ETH ($5.9 million) to buy 45 CryptoPunks in minutes—sending the collection’s floor price up ~14–16%.
- **Blue-Chip Rally:** Pudgy Penguins spiked ~15%, Bored Ape Yacht Club +7%, and other blue-chip collections like Moonbirds and Infinex Patrons posted strong gains.
- **Ethereum-Centric Growth:** Most of the action is concentrated on Ethereum, with daily NFT sales rising 339% and thousands of buyers and sellers re-engaging.
- **Cautious Optimism:** While sentiment is turning bullish—with comments like “we might actually be back”—the market remains sensitive to speculative spikes and liquidity rotations.
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