RT Sam (@0xCryptoSam).@Collector_Crypt ($CARDS), a Pokémon TCG marketplace on Solana, is up 600% over the past week.More about what I talked about in this month's Messari Monthly 👇During the month of August, TCG platforms (including @Collector_Crypt, @Courtyard_io, @phygitals, and @TCG_Emporium) did a combined $125 million in volume, up 66% MoM, driven primarily by onchain Gacha machines. Unlike traditional Gacha, where secondary markets are slow and illiquid, the onchain implementations offer instant buyba ...

Market Trend - Solana上的Pokémon TCG市场 $CARDS (@Collector_Crypt) 在过去一周上涨了 600% [1] - 八月份，包括 @Collector_Crypt, @Courtyard_io, @phygitals, 和 @TCG_Emporium 在内的 TCG 平台表现活跃 [1]

Market Performance - Collector Crypt ($CARDS), a Pokémon TCG marketplace on Solana, experienced a 600% increase over the past week [1] TCG Platforms - TCG platforms, including Collector Crypt, Courtyard io, phygitals, and TCG Emporium, were active during August [1]

Market Trends - Pokémon TCG is currently at an all-time high, outpacing crypto [1] - In the last cycle, collectible cards peaked after crypto [1] Investment Strategy - The industry recognizes signs of euphoria [1] - When screenshots are taken, take profits instead [1]

Market Comparison - The NFT market in 2021 had significantly more liquidity compared to the current Pokémon TCG market [1] - The Pokémon TCG market is retail-focused with lower entry price points than NFTs [1] - Participants are more inclined to take profits at a 2x increase rather than holding for a 10x increase, suggesting scalpers are releasing supply [2] - Some believe Pokémon cards have overshadowed NFTs in the current cycle due to overlapping buyer pools [3] Pricing and Valuation - During the 2021 NFT boom, gas fees for minting an NFT could exceed the price of a booster box (36 booster packs) [1] - If the current market mirrored the NFT cycle, booster boxes could cost $3,000+ instead of $300 [2] - High-value cards are available for around 5-figures in PSA-10 condition, while top NFTs like BAYC reached 7-figures with airdrops [2] - Hundreds of cards have increased in value by 500-1,000%+ in the past year [3] Distribution and Access - There are challenges with current distribution channels, with premiums of 50% being paid above MSRP [1] Future Potential - Tokenized cards/RWAs could potentially trigger a new NFT bull run, with on-chain liquidity flowing into Pokémon/sports cards [2] - Unless one is filling warehouses with booster boxes or flipping PSA-10 1st edition Charizards, it's unlikely to generate 7-figure profits [3]