Pudgy Penguins and Blur Lead NFT Sales Surge on July 14
NFT Market Surges: Pudgy Penguins and Blur Lead the Charge
On July 14, 2025, the NFT landscape witnessed a significant resurgence, with Pudgy Penguins and Blur emerging as frontrunners in their respective sectors. A recent analysis by Phoenix Group in collaboration with DappRadar highlights a notable uptick in NFT activity across various collections and marketplaces.
Pudgy Penguins Dominates Daily Trading Volume
Pudgy Penguins claimed the top spot in NFT trading volume, achieving an impressive $6.21 million in a single day. This collection continues to captivate high-volume collectors, recording 151 transactions. In a close second, Lil Pudgys generated $1.70 million with a remarkable 361 sales, indicating strong retail engagement. The Courtyard collection followed with a volume of $1.62 million from 14,210 trades, showcasing a pattern of frequent trading. Meanwhile, Bored Ape Yacht Club maintained its status as a high-value collection with $824,210 from 23 sales, and CryptoPunks recorded $778,120 from just six transactions.
Gods Unchained Propels Mid-Tier Collections Forward
Gods Unchained achieved a 24-hour trading volume of $719,020 through 2,200 trades, highlighting the growing popularity of digital card collections among traders. Doodles and Mutant Ape Yacht Club followed closely with volumes of $348,540 and $326,970, respectively, from 119 and 54 sales. Milady Maker and Azuki completed the top ten with volumes of $225,800 and $200,960, recording 32 and 35 sales.
CryptoPunks Lead Individual NFT Sales
In the realm of individual NFT sales, CryptoPunks dominated the leaderboard. The highest sale was CryptoPunk #1812, which fetched $136,840, followed by CryptoPunk #8109 at $135,220. Other notable sales included CryptoPunk #8249 at $128,520 and CryptoPunk #6421 at $125,560. Pudgy Penguin #6615 rounded out the top five with a sale price of $104,900, underscoring the enduring appeal of established collections in the luxury NFT market, despite increasing competition.
Blur Emerges as the Leading Marketplace by Volume
Blur emerged as the leading NFT marketplace by trading volume, recording $8.24 million with 940 active traders. OpenSea, while still the largest in terms of user base with 27,630 traders, lagged behind in volume at $1.18 million. The Courtyard marketplace followed in third place with $835,000 from 736 users, while the CryptoPunks marketplace generated $654,000 from just seven traders. Magic Eden rounded out the list with $495,000 from 1,670 traders, indicating a solid mid-tier performance. These figures suggest that while Blur is outperforming OpenSea in volume, the latter still leads in user engagement.
Positive Trends Across NFT Market Segments Indicate Growing Confidence
The market activity observed on July 14 reflects a rising sense of optimism among both high-net-worth and retail NFT traders. Iconic collections like CryptoPunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club continue to achieve high-value sales, while emerging collections such as Pudgy Penguins and Courtyard are gaining traction in terms of both volume and transaction frequency.
With the surge in activity across NFT platforms, the short-term outlook for the industry appears promising. Major marketplaces like Blur, OpenSea, and Courtyard are exhibiting robust activity, and collections like Pudgy Penguins are attracting significant trading volumes. As the digital asset landscape evolves, stakeholders are keenly watching for the next developments that will engage both institutional investors and retail participants alike.
