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the market for tokenized Pokémon Trading Card Game-related assets generated approximately $7.4 million in total revenue during the first week of May, setting a new all-time high and representing a 337% increase compared to the same period last year. Among platforms, Courtyard led with a market share of about 46%, followed by Collector Crypt and Phygitals with approximately 27% and 26%, respectively.The surge in market activity is believed to be closely tied to the upcoming 30th anniversary cycle of the Pokémon IP. Google Trends data shows that search volumes for keywords such as "Pokémon cards" and "Japanese Pokémon card" are nearing historical highs. Meanwhile, the official brand has launched a year-long global celebration and plans to release a new "30th Celebration" card series in September.Analysts point out that tokenized card trading platforms typically experience a certain lag relative to the physical market's momentum. The current growth in on-chain transactions more likely reflects a secondary amplification trend of "real-world collecting frenzy leading to digital assetization."Furthermore, some industry observers suggest that as the 30th-anniversary commemorative series approaches its launch, if demand in the physical market intensifies further, on-chain tokenized trading could usher in a new wave of accelerated growth. (The Block)
Bitget has launched a trading leaderboard campaign, running from April 27 to May 11. This campaign comprises five major components: Individual Futures Trading Rankings, Individual Futures Profit Rankings, Early-Bird Tasks, Loss Subsidies, and Huawei-Specific Rewards—with a total prize pool of up to $208,000 USDT. Specifically, the prize pools for the Individual Futures Trading and Individual Futures Profit Rankings will be unlocked tier-by-tier based on the platform’s aggregate futures trading volume; individual users can win up to 16,800 USDT. Additionally, the top 500 users whose cumulative futures trading volume exceeds $50,000 USDT will receive extra USDT early-bird rewards. During the campaign, eligible users may also claim loss subsidies and stand a chance to win physical prizes—including the Huawei Pura X Max Collector’s Edition and the Huawei WATCH ULTIMATE DESIGN Master Series. For more details, please visit the official Bitget platform.