Blur's Pro Trader Tools Drive NFT Market Resurgence

Blur, a professional-grade non-fungible token (NFT) market platform, regained dominance in the NFT trading landscape in August 2025, according to data compiled by DappRadar, a leading on-chain crypto market data aggregator. Over the past 30 days, Blur recorded a trading sales volume of $135 million, marking a 6.4% increase from the previous month. The platform has distinguished itself by focusing on high-volume “pro traders,” offering advanced tools such as portfolio analytics and batch listings to enhance trading efficiency and liquidity [1].

This resurgence followed a brief period of competition with OpenSea, the multi-chain NFT marketplace known for its diverse digital assets. In August, OpenSea recorded $65 million in trading sales, a modest 1.5% increase from the prior month. It ranked as the second most-traded NFT market, trailing behind Blur. OpenSea had recorded $63 million in July, securing the second position after Blur’s market share expanded in mid-2025 [1].

Meanwhile, CryptoPunks, a platform specifically designed for the Punks NFT collection, ranked third in August with a trading volume of $54 million. However, the platform saw a 9.5% decline in sales compared to July. Launched in 2017, CryptoPunks remains a globally recognized NFT collection featuring a fixed set of 10,000 pixelated art pieces on the Ethereum blockchain [1].

Courtyard, an NFT marketplace that tokenizes physical collectibles such as graded trading cards and comics into digital assets on the Polygon blockchain, emerged as the fourth most-traded platform in August. It recorded $39 million in trading sales, reflecting a 44% increase from July. This growth contrasts with Courtyard’s $27 million in sales during the previous month, indicating a strong upward trend [1].

Sorare, a fantasy sports platform where users collect and trade digital cards representing real-world athletes, saw a dramatic surge in NFT sales volume in August, with a reported 1,812% increase from July. The platform recorded $8 million in trading sales over the past 30 days, securing its position as the sixth most-traded NFT market [1]. Element, Getgems, and Ronin NFT Marketplace followed as the seventh, eighth, and ninth most-traded platforms, with trading volumes of $7.92 million, $5.46 million, and $2.52 million, respectively. Marketapp completed the top 10 list with $2.18 million in sales [1].

The data reflects a shifting dynamic in the NFT market, with platforms like Blur and Courtyard capturing growing shares through specialized offerings and performance-driven features. As NFT trading evolves, the role of advanced analytics and cross-chain capabilities is becoming increasingly pivotal in attracting and retaining high-volume traders [1].