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Since early 2021, NFTs have grown by leaps and bounds, with a number of industries adopting these digital assets. And one of the main reasons for the widespread reach of NFTs is celebrity recommendation. While some A-lists have released their own NFTs, others have eagerly collected some of the hottest NFTs on the market. From musicians to comedians and athletes, a number of celebrities have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in their NFT portfolios. So, what does the best celebrity NFT portfolio look like today?
Last month, CMC Markets ranked the celebrities with the most expensive NFT portfolios in the world. Based on the data from Rarible and DappRadar, CMC ranked the celebrities by the value of their latest sale. In particular, 60% of the celebrities on the list are from the music industry.
Not surprisingly, Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs are the most popular among A-lists. In fact, as the most lucrative blue-chip collection, Bored Apes has often been the first choice among people with high net worth when embarking on the NFT journey.
Let’s take a closer look at the top 10 celebrity NFT portfolios based on data from June 2022:
Thanks to CryptoPunk # 8472, American rapper Snoop Dogg takes the top spot in the celebrity NFT portfolio. CryptoPunk # 8472, which is the most expensive NFT he owns, was last sold for around $ 1.71 million. The rapper also has several other CryptoPunks, Bored Apes, Meebits, Moonbirds and more, with an estimated NFT portfolio value of $ 4.63 million. In addition, his latest sale exceeded $ 1.2 million.
The celebrity in second place is the American DJ, Steve Aoki, with an NFT portfolio value of around $ 903,000 and a recent sale worth $ 484,000. Aoki is an avid NFT collector and is known for his infamous “Aoki curseHe owns several Bored Apes, some worth over $ 200,000. He also owns a CryptoPunk, several Moonbirds, Mutant Apes, Azuki, CloneX and more.
Singer, songwriter and actress made Madonna an impressive recent sale of $ 324,000, placing her in third place. With an estimated NFT portfolio value of $ 215,490, her most expensive NFT is Bored Ape # 4988. She recently made headlines for performs at the World Of Women NFT.NYC party.
American musician Travis Barker joined BAYC earlier this year after buying Bored Ape # 7765 for around $ 241,000 at the time. This purchase has placed him in fourth place on the top list of celebrities in NFT. However, the portfolio value has fallen to around $ 173,000.
Parish Hilton has long been an NFT champion, with an estimated NFT portfolio worth around $ 453,700 and a recent sale of almost $ 215,000. In particular, the most expensive NFT in her portfolio is also a boring monkey. Early this year she bought Bored Ape # 1294 and showed it on Jimmy Fallon’s TV show. She has also launched her own animated NFT collection called Past Lives, New Beginnings.
YouTuber Logan Paul owns several CryptoPunks, World of Women NFTs, Otherdeeds and Tom Sachs Rocket Factory, among others. Of this, CryptoPunk # 2294 takes the crown as its most expensive NFT. While his celebrity NFT portfolio is worth nearly $ 979,000, his latest sale came in at around $ 200,000.
American comedian Dave Chappelle has an estimated NFT portfolio worth around 263,000 dollars. He recently purchased Bored Ape # 8343 for 99 ETH. This is currently the most expensive NFT he owns.
American football star Von Miller has an NFT portfolio worth around 863,000 dollars. His most expensive NFT purchase is Bored Ape # 1432, worth around $ 167,000. Some of the other NFTs in his collection include World of Women collaborators, RTFKT Space Pods and even an M1 Mutant Serum.
Earlier this year, Canadian singer Justin Bieber made headlines buy a Bored Monkey for as much as 500 ETH or $ 1.3 million at the time. Needless to say, this Bored Ape # 3001 is currently the most expensive NFT in his portfolio. He also owns a Mutant Monkey and several CloneX, Doodles, CyberKongz and World of Women, among others.
With a recent sale worth $ 154,000, American rapper Post Malone is yet another celebrity with a Bored Ape as the most expensive NFT in the portfolio. In fact, the famous musician holds several Bored Apes, two of them he bought for over $ 700,000 late last year. Crypto Tards, Chromie Squiggle, Divine Anarchy and more are also in his portfolio.
While the list above contains only the top 10 NFT portfolios for celebrities, a number of other celebrities have invested huge sums in NFTs. This includes athletes Serena Williams, LaMelo Ball and Shaquille O’Neal and founders Alexis Ohanian, Gary Vee and Marc Cuban. Although celebrity hype can create FOMO and tempt you to invest in NFTs, always make sure to do your own research before taking the plunge.
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