Polygon Overtakes Ethereum In The NFT Market
Polygon surprises the NFT market by surpassing Ethereum with a collection backed by physical assets. This achievement marks a turning point in the industry, where the tokenization of real-world objects increasingly attracts investors seeking tangible value and blockchain security.
In Brief
- Polygon surpasses Ethereum with $22.3 million in NFT sales in one week.
- The Courtyard collection, backed by physical cards, generated $20.7 million on its own.
- Polygon records an 81% increase in weekly buyers, reaching over 39,000 users.
- Real-World Asset (RWA) NFTs become a dominant trend with over $21.2 billion in tokenized assets.
- MATIC, currently at $0.216, could triple if this momentum continues, according to some forecasts.
Polygon surpasses Ethereum in weekly NFT sales
Polygon took the lead in the NFT market this week, outperforming Ethereum with a sales volume of $22.3 million, according to recent data from April 22. In total, this represents 24% of the overall NFT sales volume, valued at $92.9 million. In comparison, Ethereum generated $19.2 million, followed by Mythos Chain ($14.3 million) and Bitcoin ($14.1 million).
Moreover, the Polygon ecosystem attracted over 39,000 buyers in 7 days, an increase of 81% compared to the previous week. This turnaround is largely attributed to Courtyard, a marketplace specialized in NFTs backed by physical assets (RWA). The collection generated $20.7 million in sales, outshining all other NFT projects of the week.
The rise of RWAs in the NFT space
RWAs (Real-World Assets) are becoming a dominant narrative in 2025. According to RWA.xyz, over $21.2 billion of real-world assets are tokenized on-chain, not including $227 billion in stablecoins. The number of holders now exceeds 97,000 people.
This breakthrough by Polygon in the NFT sector not only illustrates a growing interest in utility and tangible NFTs but also a market shift toward more accessible and secure solutions.
MATIC price increase in sight?
Polygon’s recent dominance in the NFT market could have a positive impact on the price of MATIC, currently around $0.216. According to forecasts, MATIC could rise to as much as $0.64 by the end of April, a potential increase of more than 195%.
This momentum, combined with growing enthusiasm for real-world asset tokenization, positions Polygon as a key player in the evolution of the NFT market and could support continued appreciation of its token.
Polygon’s spectacular success against Ethereum in the NFT market confirms the rise of tokenized real-world assets. By combining technological innovation with tangible value, the network establishes itself as a leader of the new NFT wave. A promising dynamic that could also provide a sustainable growth lever for MATIC.
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