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Bitcoin Transaction Volumes Hit 18-Month Low

BY Joshua Trelawen·2 MIN READ·JUNE 29, 2025

Bitcoin’s transaction volumes have reached an 18-month low, influenced by dwindling interest in Bitcoin-native NFTs. This drop occurred as daily transactions fell to a low, with volumes now showing mild recovery.

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Key Takeaways:
  • Bitcoin’s transaction volume decreased as NFT activity waned.
  • Volumes dipped significantly before slightly improving recently.
  • NFT and tokenization hype dwindles on Bitcoin’s network.
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Bitcoin Transaction Volumes Hit 18-Month Low

The decreased transaction volume signals shifting trends as Bitcoin’s use moves away from NFT-driven protocols, affecting network dynamics and developer interests.

The Bitcoin Core development community and influential figures are witnessing a notable shift as daily transactions dropped by approximately 50%. While experts monitor the situation, no official comments have been reported.

Immediate impacts include reduced interest in using Bitcoin’s network for NFT and token projects. Transaction fees remain low, indicating less block space demand. This downturn underscores Bitcoin’s return to traditional use rather than expansive NFT development.

Financially, this trend has little impact on BTC’s price or liquidity. Low transaction fees reflect diminished network use, related to decreased NFT and token transactions following the fading excitement around Bitcoin Ordinals and Runes.

As interest declines in Bitcoin’s NFT ecosystem, some developers are migrating towards smart contract-enabled platforms like Ethereum. There’s potential for future regulatory or technological developments impacting Bitcoin as network usage evolves back to primarily financial transfers.

Transactions have seen a 50% reduction from the 2024 peak, indicating a shift as usage of Bitcoin-native protocols like Ordinals and Runes has decreased. This is reflected in the drop to a 7-day moving average of around 316,000 transactions per day.
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  • Byline - Reported by Joshua Trelawen
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