What is the driving force behind the recent shakeup in the NFT market resulting in significant gains and expensive sales

Between Oct. 19 and Oct. 26, recent data reveals that non-fungible token (NFT) sales slid 7.11% lower than the prior week.
Top NFT Collections of the Week: Froganas, Mythos Dmarket, and BAYC Lead Sales
This week’s total NFT sales clocked in at $89.26 million—a dip of 7.11% from last week’s numbers. Despite this decline, NFT buyer numbers surged by 42.20%, while the pool of digital collectible sellers grew by 52.55%.
Leading the blockchain pack in NFT sales was Ethereum, which recorded $31.20 million over the past seven days, marking a slight 2.96% decline. Solana ranked second with $18.42 million in sales, up by 12.39% according to
cryptoslam.io metrics
.


Seven-day stats between Oct. 19 and Oct. 26, 2024, according to cryptoslam.io data.
Bitcoin claimed the third spot, logging $14.37 million, which reflects a significant 34.02% decrease from the previous week. This week,
Solana
’s Froganas led the NFT pack, snagging the top spot with a $4.98 million haul—up by an impressive 123% compared to last week.
Following closely behind the compilation was Mythos’ (Polkadot) Dmarket, amassing $4.92 million. In third place was
Ethereum
’s Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), earning $3.96 million and showing a 110.90% boost.
Other collections making double and triple-digit waves include Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC),
Cryptopunks
, and Pudgy Penguins. The priciest NFT sale went to an Ethereum-based Autoglyph, fetching $495,000 just three days ago.
The second-highest sale was Paraluni Perpetual Bond #966 on
BNB
, which brought in $150,610 this past week, and in third was a
Bitcoin
-based Uncategorized Ordinal, selling for $101,621 six days ago. This week’s varied sales exemplify the evolving ecosystem of digital assets, where surging buyer interest contrasts with an overall decline in total sales.
Ethereum saw a slight dip, Solana continued to climb, and Bitcoin faced a steep drop, indicating that while major blockchains held their ground, fresh collections are capturing growing attention and reshaping the competitive field. These shifts suggest an adaptation in buyer and seller tactics, possibly reflecting a preference for different blockchain ecosystems.
With standout collections like Froganas and
BAYC
riding the wave of triple-digit growth, it seems certain projects are effectively tapping into the current excitement. Yet, as always, the NFT sector remains as dynamic as ever, with interest levels moving up and down in response to the latest trends.