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OpenSea’s Monthly USD Volume Hits Rock Bottom at $106M in Ethereum Trades

Key Points:

OpenSea’s August Ethereum trading volume hits a 29-month low at $106M.
Active users dropped to 125,000, marking a year-low.
Polygon’s volume slumps to $7.02M, with active users at 96,000 – nine-month lows.

OpenSea faced a significant dip in its trading volume and active user count in August 2023.

According to the latest data, the platform’s Ethereum trading volume for the month plummeted to just $106 million, marking the lowest monthly volume in U.S. dollars since May 2021.

This drop in trading volume coincided with a decline in the number of active users, which stood at 125,000 for the month. This represents a significant decrease and is also a monthly low within the past year. The reasons behind this decline in trading activity and user engagement on the Ethereum network are multifaceted, including factors such as increased gas fees and market sentiment.

Moreover, OpenSea’s expansion to other blockchain networks, including Polygon, did not fare much better in August. The transaction volume on the Polygon network was reported to be a mere $7.02 million, demonstrating a sharp decrease compared to previous months. Similarly, the number of active users on Polygon also saw a significant decline, with only 96,000 users participating on the platform during the same period. Both these metrics represented lows within the past nine months, indicating a challenging period for OpenSea’s expansion efforts.

OpenSea will likely need to adapt to changing market dynamics and address user concerns to regain momentum in the coming months. Despite these challenges, the NFT space remains a dynamic and evolving sector within the broader blockchain ecosystem, and the future of OpenSea will depend on its ability to innovate and meet the evolving demands of its users.

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