CryptoPunk #5822 Sold Quietly, Raising Questions About Possible Loss

Last Updated on August 20, 2024

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NFT Cryptopunk #5822 form Larva Labs seen on the screen of smartphone placed on dollar bills. Source: Ascannio - stock.adobe.com

Key Takeaways:

  • CryptoPunk #5822, bought for $23.7M in 2022, was transferred to an unknown wallet, sparking rumors of a potential sale at a loss.
  • The NFT market has slumped, with a 45% drop in Q2 2024 sales volume, reaching the lowest monthly sales since November 2023.
  • A Sotheby’s auction for a CryptoPunk NFT garnered only one bid of $45,000, far below the estimated $70,000 to $100,000 value.

The most expensive CryptoPunk NFT, #5822, originally purchased by Deepak Thapliyal for 8,000 ETH ($23.7 million) in 2022, was recently transferred to an unidentified wallet for an undisclosed amount, sparking speculation that it may have been sold at a loss.

The NFT market has seen a significant decline, with a 45% drop in sales volume in Q2 2024 and the lowest monthly sales since November 2023.

Currently, only one alien CryptoPunk is listed for sale at 5,000 ETH ($13.36 million), suggesting a potential 43.6% loss if the sale price matches this listing.

Additionally, a CryptoPunk NFT featured in a Sotheby’s auction has drawn minimal interest, with only one bid of $45,000, well below its estimated value of $70,000 to $100,000.

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