Ethereum remained the dominant blockchain for non-fungible tokens in 2024, with a small group of established collections accounting for the majority of trading activity by sales volume. Despite a more selective market environment, blue-chip NFTs continued to attract strong demand from collectors and investors.
Below are the top 10 Ethereum-based NFT collections by sales volume in 2024, based on market data from major NFT tracking platforms.
Pudgy Penguins
The 8,888-piece Pudgy Penguins collection emerged as one of the strongest performers of the year. Sales surged in the final quarter, with the floor price climbing to around 34.6 ETH in December, reflecting renewed interest driven by brand expansion and licensing efforts.
Bored Ape Yacht Club
BAYC remained one of the highest-grossing NFT projects of all time. In 2024, cumulative sales surpassed $4bn, supported by ongoing ecosystem development and its continued status as a cultural symbol within Web3.
CryptoPunks
As one of the earliest NFT projects, CryptoPunks retained its position as a market heavyweight. The collection maintained a market capitalisation of roughly $1.5bn by year-end, with floor prices hovering near 38.5 ETH.
Azuki
Azuki’s anime-inspired collection of 10,000 characters continued to generate strong trading volumes. The project sustained a solid collector base, with floor prices around 9.6 ETH late in the year.
Mutant Ape Yacht Club
As a companion collection to BAYC, Mutant Apes benefited from shared brand strength. Lower entry prices helped maintain liquidity and consistent transaction volume throughout 2024.
Otherdeed for Otherside
Yuga Labs’ virtual land NFTs tied to the Otherside metaverse remained a major contributor to Ethereum NFT sales, supported by ongoing development updates and long-term ecosystem expectations.
Lil Pudgys
Lil Pudgys continued to complement the Pudgy Penguins ecosystem, offering a lower-priced entry point that helped drive transaction volume and community growth.
Clone X
Despite a quieter year compared with its launch period, Clone X maintained meaningful sales volumes due to its strong association with digital fashion and high-end branding.
Doodles
Doodles remained among the top collections by volume, supported by real-world activations, media projects and consistent collector engagement.
Cool Cats
Cool Cats rounded out the top ten, benefiting from steady trading activity and a loyal community despite broader NFT market volatility.
Analysts say the 2024 data highlights a clear trend: liquidity remains concentrated in established, brand-driven collections rather than speculative newcomers. While overall NFT trading volumes were lower than peak-cycle years, Ethereum’s leading projects continued to function as digital collectibles with enduring market value.
