NFT Sector Faces 37% Revenue Decline in 2025 Amid Institutional Adoption
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 01 2026- Market Challenges: The NFT sector faced a significant 37% year-over-year revenue decline in 2025, ending the year with a valuation of $2.5 billion, indicating a substantial loss of investor confidence that could lead to reduced funding for NFT projects.
- Otherside Record: In February 2025, Otherside set a Guinness World Record with 2,197 concurrent players, showcasing its potential in the metaverse space, which may attract more users and investors despite the overall market downturn.
- OpenSea Launches $SEA: OpenSea announced the upcoming launch of its $SEA token in Q1 2026, marking a transition from a dedicated NFT marketplace to an “on-chain economy” hub, which is expected to enhance trading volume and user engagement on the platform.
- Doodles Launches $DOOD: Doodles launched its $DOOD token and the “Doopies” NFT collection in February 2025, aiming to expand community ownership and ecosystem utility, with 68% of the token supply allocated to the community, potentially increasing user loyalty and market competitiveness.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
