CryptoPunks defy the cooling NFT market, drawing major buyers and signalling confidence. In September, #9286 sold for 48.97 ETH, #9625 for 49.90 ETH, #6588 for 48.57 ETH, #2368 for 89 ETH, and #8464 for 48.50 ETH. Demand stays strong. Trading volume surged 136 %, and OpenSea launched a $1M “NFT reserve,” starting with CryptoPunk #5273 for 65 ETH. These sales confirm CryptoPunks’ role as: - a blue-chip NFT market barometer - safe store of value in NFT space - short-term trading opportunity - iconic digital art collectibles