Cryptopunk #3100: Prominent Alien NFT Fetches Second Highest Sale of $16M
Summary:
An alien-themed non-fungible-token (NFT) known as Cryptopunk #3100 fetched the second highest price in Cryptopunk history, selling for 4,500 Ethereum (ETH) or $16,032,959.47 on March 4. The NFT, one of only nine Alien Cryptopunks and one of 406 featuring a headband, was bought by an anonymous buyer. The highest sale belongs to Cryptopunk #5822, which sold for 8,000 ETH. Despite rarer attributes, the market demonstrates a preference for 'alien with bandana' and 'alien with headband' images. The most expensive NFT ever, "EVERYDAYS: THE FIRST 5000 DAYS" by Mike "Beeple" Winkelmann, sold for $69,346,250.
On March 4, an uncommon alien-themed non-fungible-token (NFT) known as Cryptopunk #3100, set a new record as the second highest gross sale in Cryptopunk history, fetching 4,500 Ethereum (ETH) or $16,032,959.47 at the time of transaction. The NFT was purchased by an undisclosed buyer sometime around 6:30 AM PST, after days of steadily increasing bids. The sale was finally clinched once the buyer raised their previous offer from 4.25k ETH ($14.78M at that point) to the final sum of 4.5k ETH. Source: @Cryptopunksbot. This purchased Cryptopunk #3100 is one among a collection of 10,000 Cryptopunks and distinctively one of the mere 406 to feature a headband. Its high monetary worth may well be attributable to its rarity as one among only 9 Alien Cryptopunks. Image source: Cryptopunks. Notably, the most lucrative Cryptopunk sale took place on February 12, 2022, when a bandana-clad Cryptopunk alien (#5822) sold for 8,000 ETH - equivalent to $23.7M at that time. Interesting addition, the bandana was seen less frequently than the headband, with only 481 Cryptopunks donning the former compared to the 406 sporting the later attribute. Rarity, however isn't the ultimate selling point. In theory, the rarest Cryptopunk would be an alien wearing an earring and a cowboy hat based on uniqueness. But from a statistical perspective, an alien with shades, a forward-facing cap, and a pipe is the rarest, due to the number of conditional attributes. Yet, preferences in the marketplace lean towards the Alien with a bandana or headband, which so far, hold top slots in Cryptopunk sales. Two additional Alien pieces complete the top four ranked ones. The remainder of the top ten spots are occupied by Cryptopunks possessing the "ape" attribute. Image source: Cryptopunks. Mike "Beeple" Winkelmann's NFT masterpiece "EVERYDAYS: THE FIRST 5000 DAYS" holds the record as the most expensive NFT ever sold, auctioned for a stunning $69,346,250 on March 11, 2020. NFT allure continues to fascinate brands in the luxury and fashion sector— NFT Paris.
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3/4/2024 11:14:54 PM
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