The death of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has sent shockwaves through both the music and digital asset worlds, with his CryptoBatz NFT collection experiencing a 400% price surge just hours after the news broke.
CryptoBatz Floor Price Soars on OpenSea
Following the announcement of Osbourne’s passing at age 76, fans flocked to purchase his iconic NFT collection. The floor price for CryptoBatz NFTs spiked from under 0.02 ETH to as high as 0.08 ETH, according to OpenSea.
At peak, the floor price reached $295 per NFT, marking the highest point since early 2023.
CryptoBatz, launched in December 2021, features 9,666 unique digital bats, a nod to Osbourne’s infamous stage persona and bat-biting lore. The project originally debuted to much fanfare, backed by the artist himself.
Trading Volume Explodes by 100,000%
The surge in interest wasn’t limited to pricing. According to DappRadar, CryptoBatz trading volume jumped by over 100,000%, hitting $281,200 within 24 hours — nearly 80% of its total market cap.
Over 400 sellers and 327 buyers were involved in the spike, showing a resurgence in demand from collectors and fans alike. Despite the momentum, the current floor price has stabilized around $36.80, well below launch-day highs.
Still a Long Way From All-Time Highs
While this week’s surge is notable, CryptoBatz remains far from its 2022 peak. At launch, some NFTs in the collection sold for more than 5 ETH (over $15,000 at the time). Today, the most expensive listed NFT — the Megadragon bat — is priced at 99 ETH, though actual sales remain modest.
“This renewed interest, even if short-term, hints at a broader shift in NFT sentiment,” say some market analysts.
Could This Spark an NFT Market Revival?
The sudden rise in demand for Osbourne’s digital collectibles is seen by some as a potential signal of an NFT market rebound, especially as trading volumes have been depressed for much of 2024 and early 2025.
This event shows how legacy and emotion can still drive NFT market behavior — even in a bearish environment.
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