gm Bankless Nation, As the crypto market slumps, some Base NFTs have defied the trend with big gains. Is this just a temporary surge, or the start of a breakout?
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The prices of the majority of the top 100 cryptocurrencies are down by double-digit percentages on the week, yet the Base NFT scene has seen notable pockets of strength amid the slump.
Indeed, holders of more than a few popular Base collections currently find themselves decidedly in the green.
Projects that bucked the broader 7-day downtrend include:
There are multiple factors at play in these rallies, like the rising tide of excitement around the news that Base is getting 10x faster.
But the strength here also hints at a more engaged collector base on Base. If you're looking for NFT activity and users, this is the chain to be on right now.
Zooming out, if Base NFTs keep showing independent momentum, Base has a shot at cementing itself as the premier NFT market hub in the next bull run!
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