Pudgy Penguins NFT Sales Surpass $2.2 Million in One Day

Pudgy Penguins’ sales surge reveals its market strength and highlights major platforms’ influence on NFT liquidity.

CEO Luca Schnetzler has significantly impacted Pudgy Penguins since his acquisition in 2022. In a statement, Schnetzler highlighted the brand’s cultural resonance, likening it to iconic penguin IPs such as Pingu and Happy Feet. Coinbase and OpenSea updated their social media avatars to Pudgy Penguins, which boosted visibility and sparked sales. Schnetzler’s approach to rebranding and his strategic partnerships have emphasized the importance of community engagement and IP expansion.

Sales reached $2.2 million across 67 transactions, with the floor price rising 26% to 11.8 ETH. The surge affected the Ethereum blockchain, increasing both demand and transaction fees. PENGU token trading volume surged by 690% due to the event.

The impact was most pronounced on Ethereum and PENGU, with no direct effects on Bitcoin. The involvement of major platforms like Coinbase highlighted the role of endorsement in the NFT market. These actions amplify market liquidity and drive floor price increases.

Trade volume spikes of 700% across Pudgy Penguins NFT channels and active social engagement signal heightened community interest. As Schnetzler voiced confidence in future growth, doubts remain about institutional participation despite a potential ETF . The ongoing collaboration with top industry platforms suggests further implications for the expanding metaverse and NFT ecosystem.

Luca Schnetzler, CEO, Pudgy Penguins, stated, “Every generation has had its great penguin IP from Pingu to Club Penguin to Happy Feet… there’s a huge opportunity for the next great penguins to invade not only the metaverse but the real world.”