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• CryptoBatz NFTs floor price surged 400% after Ozzy Osbourne’s death.
• CryptoBatz NFTs trading volume hit $281K, soaring 100,000% in 24 hours.
• NFT market shows signs of revival amid renewed interest.

The sudden death of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has sparked a dramatic reaction in the digital collectibles market.

Within hours of the announcement on Tuesday that the heavy metal icon had passed away at the age of 76, trading activity around his CryptoBatz NFT collection surged sharply.

Fans and collectors rushed to own a piece of his digital legacy, fueling a major spike in both floor prices and trading volume.

The rapid CryptoBatz NFT prices surge after Osbourne’s passing

Soon after news of Osbourne’s death broke, the floor price of his CryptoBatz non-fungible tokens skyrocketed.

According to data from Coingecko, the collection’s floor price leapt by more than 400%, jumping from under 0.02 Ether (ETH) to a peak of 0.1069 ETH.

Although the floor price had since dropped to around 0.037 ETH (approx. $135.02) at press time, it was still up 96.7% over the past week.

This price movement, though temporary, underlined the emotional response from fans and the market’s capacity to react quickly to headline events.

The spike reflects a growing pattern in the NFT world, where notable events — especially involving celebrities — can drive sharp increases in demand and price.

CryptoBatz NFTs trading activity up across marketplaces

Besides the jump in floor prices, CryptoBatz NFTs also witnessed a massive spike in trading volume.

DappRadar data shows that trading volumes exploded by a staggering 100,000% within just 24 hours, reaching a total of $281,200.

The intense activity accounted for nearly 80% of the collection’s estimated total market capitalization, which now sits at around $355,000.

During this spike, 402 sellers and 327 buyers engaged in trades—an impressive turnout given the total supply of 9,666 NFTs in the CryptoBatz collection.

This surge in activity reflects renewed interest in a project that had largely gone quiet in recent months.

Although volume has dropped significantly since its initial launch, Osbourne’s death has clearly reignited collector enthusiasm.

Still short of historic highs

While the sudden interest signals a possible revival in NFT trading, current prices and volumes remain modest compared to the collection’s launch in early 2022.

At its peak, the average price of CryptoBatz NFTs soared above 0.14 ETH, making the recent increase noticeable but still far from historical highs.

As of now, the most expensive CryptoBatz NFT listed is the rare Megadragon bat, priced at an eye-watering 99 ETH.

Meanwhile, the lowest-priced token available on the market, CryptoBat #5892, is listed at around 0.4 ETH — still significantly higher than before the news of Osbourne’s passing.

Although this resurgence has not matched the frenzy seen at the collection’s debut, it may suggest that some life is returning to the NFT market after a prolonged downturn.

Signals of a broader NFT market rebound

Industry observers are closely watching whether this spike indicates a broader recovery in the NFT space.

While the bump in CryptoBatz trading may be driven largely by emotion and nostalgia, it has drawn attention to an industry many had written off after a steep decline in 2023 and early 2024.

Despite the modest figures, some experts believe this could be an early sign of a market turning point.

With NFT sales reaching $2.8 billion in the first half of 2025, even amid dropping volumes, moments like this could help restore confidence.

In a separate but related development, Spotify recently faced criticism after being accused of publishing AI-generated songs under the names of deceased artists without proper permission.

The controversy has stirred debate around the ethics of digital legacy, a topic increasingly relevant in the world of NFTs.

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• Bonk (BONK) price hovers above a key level after bulls gained 7%.
• Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) had briefly overtaken Bonk as the top Solana-based meme token by market cap.
• Analysts say BONK could explode higher amid overall memecoin resurgence.

Bonk (BONK) and Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) are in a battle for top spot among Solana-based meme tokens.

At the time of writing, Bonk was surging 7% in the past 24 hours to just reclaim the throne with a market cap of over $2.71 billion.

Pudgy Penguins, which had exploded double digits amid spot exchange-traded funds news and Binance seed tag removal, tailed a close second with $2.69 billion in market cap.

The rally for PENGU, which briefly saw it overtake Bonk as top Solana meme, came as other ecosystem tokens like dogwifhat and Popcat recorded upside flips.

BONK, PENGU price surge helped by Binance lifting tag seed

While memecoins have recently exploded amid a broader altcoin rally, BONK and Pudgy Penguins have benefited from an announcement by Binance. 

On July 21, 2025, the leading crypto exchange posted an update that indicated Binance will remove the Tag Seed for BONK, EIGEN, ETHFI, PENGU and PEPE.

“Tokens with the Seed Tag represent new, innovative projects that may exhibit higher volatility and risks compared to other listed tokens,’ Binance explained. 

By removing the tokens from the list of those tagged as high risk, Binance helped to bolster not just trader confidence, but also enhanced liquidity support. The move also catalyzes increased visibility for the tokens, likely why PENGU, BONK and the other projects exploded.

Pudgy Penguins’ community reacted to ETF filing news in style and crypto analyst Ali Martinez had this to say:

“Pudgy Penguin $PENGU: Top-tier memecoin with mainstream crossover. ETF filing puts it in rare company.”

The meme coin briefly surpassed BONK in market capitalization, and could yet establish itself there unless BONK fights back.

🚨NEW: $PENGU has surpassed $BONK to become the #1 memecoin on @Solana by market cap. pic.twitter.com/ENoWb7E4lE

— SolanaFloor (@SolanaFloor) July 23, 2025

BONK price: bulls look to defend key level

BONK’s price is up just 6% in the past 24 hours and 9% in the past week. However, with bulls looking to defend a critical support level around $0.00003485, the fight to fend off Pudgy Penguins’ push is on.

Currently, BONK is consolidating between support at $0.00003 and the supply zone at $0.00004.

Analysts are optimistic that BONK holding above the current demand zone could allow them to target November 2024 highs. This is the area of Bonk’s all-time high above $0.000059. BONK’s resilience and community support, with open interest up 2.69% to over $55 million.

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• XRP briefly surpassed McDonald’s in market cap following its recent price surge.
• XRP price has dropped 5% after hitting a new high of $3.65.
• Ripple has moved 200M XRP from a 2020 wallet in a third massive transfer.

Notably, after an impressive 500% surge since July 2024, XRP briefly outshone corporate giants like McDonald’s and American Express in market capitalisation.

📊 $XRP HAS SURPASSED A $215 BILLION MARKET CAP

Ripple officially exceeded the market value of American Express and McDonald’s, solidifying its position among the world’s top assets.

The token has surged 500% since July 2024, reaching a new ATH of $3.65. pic.twitter.com/kBQ0uEsJGo

— Cryptic (@Cryptic_Web3) July 21, 2025

However, recent movements by Ripple have introduced uncertainty, causing the XRP price to drop nearly 5% from its record high of $3.65 and settle around $3.45 at press time.

Ripple moves massive XRP from old wallet

In a move that has caught the attention of both investors and blockchain analysts, Ripple recently transferred 200 million XRP (worth approximately $700 million at the time) from an old wallet created in 2020 to a newly activated address.

Blockchain tracking platform Whale Alert was the first to flag the massive transaction, sparking a wave of speculation across the crypto community.

🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 200,000,005 #XRP (700,609,232 USD) transferred from unknown wallet to unknown new wallethttps://t.co/w1U8Ei5XoZ

— Whale Alert (@whale_alert) July 23, 2025

This was not an isolated case. According to XRP Liquidity (Larsen/Britto/Escrow/ODL/RLUSD), this is the second large transaction of similar size in just three days.

Notably, each of these transfers involved 200 million XRP, all executed from Ripple-controlled wallets and routed to fresh, unidentified addresses.

The emptied wallet had been dormant for years, further intensifying curiosity about Ripple’s motive behind the sudden movements.

XRP price dips after new all-time high

The timing of these transactions coincided with XRP’s retracement from its newly reached high of $3.65.

The token had recently touched this mark twice in the past week, once on Friday and again on Monday.

However, following the latest wallet movement, XRP’s price slipped to a low of $3.44, creating questions about the stability of its ongoing rally.

The price dip could be a short-term response to perceived selling pressure, even though there is no direct evidence that Ripple has sold the tokens.

Many believe the XRP transfers by Ripple could be strategic, possibly for liquidity management, staking preparation, or institutional onboarding.

However, for traders, large transfers often signal potential market volatility.

What’s next for XRP?

Despite the short-term price correction, XRP’s long-term outlook remains optimistic.

The fundamentals supporting its growth — regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and market legitimacy — are still intact.

Ripple’s massive wallet transfers may create momentary doubt, but they also suggest internal restructuring and strategic allocation rather than market exit.

For traders and investors, the key question now is whether XRP can stabilise above the $3.40 range and push toward reclaiming its $3.65 high.

The current market conditions, shaped by both internal blockchain activity and broader macro developments, will play a pivotal role in determining the next leg of XRP’s journey.

As the crypto market continues to evolve, XRP remains one of the most closely watched digital assets.

Its ability to hold momentum amid large-scale movements and shifting sentiment will likely define its performance in the months ahead.

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