what's cryptopunks?
CryptoPunks is an iconic NFT collection launched in June 2017 by Larva Labs, consisting of 10,000 unique, algorithmically generated 24x24 pixel art characters on the Ethereum blockchain. It pioneered the concept of digital collectibles and scarcity in the crypto space, predating the broader NFT boom and inspiring projects like CryptoKitties and Bored Ape Yacht Club. Each Punk features distinct attributes such as aliens, zombies, apes, or accessories like knitted caps, which determine rarity and value, with rare traits commanding premium prices in sales. In 2022, Yuga Labs acquired the intellectual property, granting full commercial rights to holders, though in May 2025, the IP was sold to the NODE Foundation for $20 million while Yuga retained a significant stake. The project emphasizes self-custody, digital ownership, and community-driven value, with ongoing cultural relevance seen in museum acquisitions like the Centre Pompidou's display of Punk #110 and high-profile transactions exceeding 50 ETH. Total trading volume has surpassed $1 billion, underscoring its status as a blue-chip NFT asset.
Cowboy Punk sold for 72 ETH; multiple Punks swept, with market interest at $50K-$60K.
Recorded three top NFT sales on February 27, 2026: CryptoPunks #2136 sold for 34.25 ETH, #9390 for 32.75 ETH, and #4728 for 31.25 ETH.
Reid Hoffman acquired a CryptoPunk NFT for 150 ETH in late 2025.
Two CryptoPunks sold for 30.00 ETH (#4685) and 29.69 ETH (#4718) on February 26, 2026.
Police Cap NFT sold for 30 ETH.
Floor price reached $60,000.
Recorded top NFT sales on February 24, 2026: #7376 sold for 50.00 ETH, #8990 sold for 35.00 ETH, and #6755 sold for 28.98 ETH.
CryptoPunk sold for 50 ETH
Seven CryptoPunks were sold within a one-hour period ending around 2026-02-23 20:04 UTC.
Sold CryptoPunks #9762 for 46.25 ETH and CryptoPunks #4180 for 30.00 ETH.
Big Shades punk sold for 33 ETH.
Sold for 33.00 ETH (CryptoPunks #7383) on February 19, 2026.
Sold for 48.00 ETH (CryptoPunks #9668) on February 19, 2026.
Eight CryptoPunks by Larva Labs were acquired for the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), following a three-year process from initial conversation to completion.
Reached floor price of 29.84 ETH on February 27, 2026, representing a 2.02% increase.
CryptoPunks #5523 sold for 34.50 ETH on February 18, 2026.
A collection offer of 21 ETH with a 180-day loan term at 19% effective APR was placed on CryptoPunks via GONDI.
Experienced a 35% decline in performance over the 30-day period ending February 16, 2026.
Begins governance voting on Cryptopunk #4790 on 2026-02-26 for 5 days, with ECC Membership Card holders voting. Snapshot scheduled for 2026-02-26 at 10:00 AM CET for 5X Challenge and Dave's Bounty qualification.
Floor price falls to $54,000.
Punk #7482 sold for 32.30 ETH on February 13, 2026.
Punk #7463 sold for 33.00 ETH on February 13, 2026.
Punk #909 sold for 32.44 ETH on February 13, 2026.
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CryptoPunks #7898 sold for 73.98 ETH.
A Welding Goggles CryptoPunk sold for 60 ETH in early February 2026.
A Blue Bandana CryptoPunk sold for 48.5 ETH in early February 2026.
CryptoPunk #6375 (Cowboy Hat attribute) listed for approximately $170,000 by @xPeaceLandBread, establishing the Cowboy Hat attribute floor.
CryptoPunk #5860 sold for 31.50 ETH on February 10, 2026.
Holders can mint a Human Resources NFT for free, with the mint closing on 2026-02-10 at approximately 13:37 UTC.
CryptoPunks #2411 sold for 29.90 ETH on February 9, 2026.
Floor price reached 29.9 ETH on February 24, 2026, with a 2% daily increase.
Sold CryptoPunk #5402 (Hoodie attribute) for 144 ETH ($297,000 USD) from @Homiee_G on February 9, 2026.
A wallet purchased a CryptoPunk for 37 ETH, significantly above floor price, during a 12-hour buying spree ending on February 8, 2026.
Cowboy Punk NFT sold for 72 ETH in early February 2026.
A wallet swept 10 CryptoPunks for a total of 305 ETH ($591,395), starting at approximately $53K per Punk.
Predicted to reach $250,000 per NFT in 2026, according to market speculation.
Multiple market participants express interest in purchasing CryptoPunks below $60,000, viewing current prices near $50,000 as attractive entry points.
Floor price decreased to $58,000 as of February 17, 2026.
Top Hat NFT sells for 37 ETH.
Punk #2457 was added to the Good Vibes Club Rewards Pool, which is currently valued at approximately $475K.
37% of Ringers holders also hold CryptoPunks NFTs.
Sold for 30.59 ETH in a notable transaction on January 28, 2026.
Sold CryptoPunk #9132 for 27.25 ETH on 2026-01-24.
A wallet placed a bid of 325 ETH ($972,000) on a Zombie Punk NFT.
Sold CryptoPunk #9901 (Hoodie trait) for approximately $380,000 between anonymous collectors during the week ending January 20, 2026.
A holder was hacked and lost 8 CryptoPunks worth approximately $1 million.
Achieved $2.6M in NFT trading volume over the 7-day period ending January 19, 2026, ranking third among major PFP collections.
Positioned as one of two core NFT collections (alongside BAYC) that long-term NFT bulls would want to hold, with the implication that the collection is too expensive for most buyers.
CryptoPunk #5308 listed for approximately $490,000 by an anonymous collector.
CryptoPunk #1831 sold for approximately $185,000 between anonymous collectors.
Sold three CryptoPunks on January 11, 2026: #2926 for 35.00 ETH, #6318 for 30.00 ETH, and #6324 for 28.00 ETH.
Eye Mask CryptoPunk sells for 35 ETH.
Governance voting details for CryptoPunk #9132 will be published on 2026-01-08, including eligibility, voting structure, and timelines for Ether Cards Punk Staking participants.
Reached a marketcap of 2.47B USD during 2025.
A CryptoPunk with Cowboy Hat trait sold for 169 ETH.
Leased intellectual property rights to a TON sticker collection that sold out.
Recorded sales ranking in the top 5 NFT sales, alongside Larva Labs generative sculptures and Quine.
Sold token #3557 for 25.27 ETH on December 24, 2025.
CryptoPunks #9993 sold for 33.69 ETH on December 23, 2025.
CryptoPunks #1746 sold for 26.98 ETH on December 23, 2025.
A trader is considering purchasing over 50 CryptoPunks NFTs in a potential sweep for 1,653 ETH (approximately $5,028,055).
A borrower defaulted on a $2,000,000 loan collateralized by 23 CryptoPunks on December 22, 2025, after borrowing three months prior at 18% annual percentage rate.
CryptoPunk #3150 sold for 26.90 ETH on December 18, 2025.
Site functionality shut down for maintenance.
CryptoPunk #3281 (Beanie trait) listed for approximately $435,000 by Homiee_g as of December 16, 2025.
The Node Foundation opening is scheduled for January 2026.
Regular Punk floor drops 10% with grails selling at premium (1.55 ETH for 7-trait punk, 0.65-0.97 ETH for aliens), while $PNKSTR token has $30M market cap with $6M worth of Punks listed and the treasury accumulates Punks.
CryptoPunks are available as rewards in OpenSea Wave 3 Treasures, with unlocks scheduled for Wednesday.
After day one of a 7-day mint period, 1,832 crawling punks have been minted via OpenSea with 6 days remaining in the minting window.
The collection experiences a -6% decline with floor price at 28 ETH on December 15.
Regular Punks trade at 0.1-0.2 ETH post-mint with warnings about incorrect rarity rankings requiring verification before purchase.
The Regular Punks mint completed with execution issues where CryptoPunk holders lacked exclusive access and some missed minting their own Punk IDs due to shuffled distribution. The project implements fully onchain metadata using PunkData contract bitmap-to-SVG conversions with traits stored in a separate contract, and includes an Arena contract for battles functionality.
Regular Punks mint (where holder whitelist access was previously announced) faces warnings about potential mass extraction with 10k supply at 0.0069 ETH (69 ETH total raise), 50k+ whitelisted wallets limited to 2 per wallet in 2-hour window. Artist's old collections experienced pump-and-dump activity, spiking to 0.03 ETH before crashing to 0 after whitelist snapshot.
Holders gain whitelist access to Regular Punks mint event scheduled for tomorrow, alongside holders of Chain Runners, Who Is the Cabal, and Beeple: Everydays.
The collection leads NFT daily winners with a 3.63% floor price increase to 29.95 ETH, and Punk #1454 sells for 28.00 ETH.
CryptoPunks opens its own museum as part of its differentiated brand strategy among major NFT projects.
GONDI's purchase bundler feature now enables more accessible Punk acquisitions for new collectors. Punk #1454 transfers for 0 ETH in apparent holiday gifting activity.
Holders can win a share of a $50,000 USD MocaProof prize pool by verifying their holdings, with CryptoPunks included in the first batch of 5 eligible collections alongside BAYC, Azuki, Mocaverse, and Cool Cats.
Custom Bids feature launches on official marketplace, allowing users to bid on any subset of Punks with the same ETH.
Hivemind Digital Culture Fund adds CryptoPunk #8561 to its holdings.
Big Shades CryptoPunk sells for 39.9 ETH (approximately $124K) on December 10.
CryptoPunk #6615 (Big Beard) sells for approximately $150,000 between anonymous collectors, and CryptoPunk #2289 (Pilot Helmet) lists for approximately $180,000.
Hoodie CryptoPunk #1925 sells for 195 ETH to a new collector.
$50,000 in $MOCA rewards available for holders through MocaProof credential verification program, with prizes split among top 3 participating communities.
NODE Foundation exhibition space in Palo Alto opens next month, marking the first time IP stewardship is held by a non-profit endowment dedicated to preservation.
Floor price drops to approximately $90K (30 ETH), down from $95-97K on December 4-5. CryptoPunk #4798 sells for 29.33 ETH.
MocaProof Beta launches "Theme of the Month" campaign featuring CryptoPunks among 15 selected NFT projects, offering $50,000 in $MOCA rewards for credential verification between December 8 and January 8, 2025.
CryptoPunks coming to NODE Palo Alto.
CryptoPunks exhibition takes place at NODE Palo Alto.
A free claim is available for CryptoPunks holders as part of the project's participation in Art Basel exhibitions this year.
Floor price ratio with Pudgy Penguins compressed from 60 Penguins per Punk at peak to approximately 5 Penguins per Punk currently.
Floor price at $95K on December 5, with an above-floor sale at 35 ETH (~$108.5K).
Floor price back up to $97,000 as of December 4.
Infinex platform includes CryptoPunks in its raffle system, offering a CryptoPunks draw to users at the $5 billion trading volume milestone through a crate-based ticket system.
Top NFT sales include CryptoPunk #1355 at 31.25 ETH, #3378 at 28.75 ETH, and #3976 at 28.71 ETH, with floor price at 30.58 ETH declining 1.23%.
Team seeks liquidity providers for Trait Bidding feature in early adoption phase, stating trait markets remain inefficient with trading opportunities for early participants who can influence feature development.
CryptoPunk #1925 sold for 195 ETH (~$546K).
Node Foundation opening event in January offers limited surprises to attending CryptoPunk holders on a first-come-first-served basis.
Trait Bids go live on the official marketplace, allowing users to place bids on specific traits like "40 ETH for any CryptoPunk with Big Shades" or "500 ETH for any Zombie." MoMA's new director Christophe Cherix names the CryptoPunks book one of his Top 10 of 2025, following AIGA design's Top 50 books designation.
CryptoPunks now trade at less than 1 Bitcoin per Punk, down from nearly 2x Bitcoin during summer months.