January 2026 opened with continued momentum in the IPv4 transfer market, with transaction volume reaching new highs and a notable influx of new buyers entering the space. Despite increased demand, average prices continued to trend downward, though lower /16+ pricing reflects larger package sales completed at discounted rates.
Read moreThroughout 2025, IPv4 block pricing continued its downward trend, with pricing of large blocks (/16+) hitting 10-year lows. While pricing declined, overall transaction volume and buyer demand stayed strong, and the pool of active buyers has increased significantly. As a result, we have seen an increase in transaction volume. These fundamentals point to a healthy, well-functioning market as we move into 2026.
Read moreSmall and medium-block pricing continues to trend slightly downward, narrowing the gap with large-block pricing, which appears to be leveling off. While pricing remains in flux, volume and demand are strong, and we expect the market to remain healthy as we head into 2026.
Read moreSupply pressure continues to drive the larger block prices down despite continued strong demand (although note that the significantly lower /16+ pricing was impacted by larger package sales in October). Smaller block prices continue to remain steady.
Read moreSteady demand coupled with strong supply keep prices and volume steady as we head into the 4th quarter of 2025.
Read moreVolume continues to be robust. Prices of most block sizes held steady, except for the “medium-sized” blocks (/17 – /18), which inched down a bit to come closer to the large block prices.
Read morePricing of small and medium sized blocks remained flat, while large blocks are still slowly declining. It see ms that the lower pricing is a result of continued supply build-up. Conversely, we had significantly more transactions in July (98) than our monthly average of (73), a 32% increase – indicating a continuing increase in demand.
Read morePrices slightly eased in June, continuing to reflect strong supply. Average price per address for /16 blocks fell below $20 for the first time since 2019, when prices had been steadily rising since we started publishing data in 2015. The fall in prices isn’t due to lack of demand but seems to be caused by a large supply of addresses available for sale.
Read moreStrong supply in /16 and larger blocks has continued downward pressure on prices for those blocks. Some of those sellers have split their blocks into smaller pieces, which has caused medium block prices to slide a bit.
Read moreIPv4 prices continue to inch down, while volume remains steady. The gap between large and small blocks continues to grow as well. Significant supply flowing into the market has contributed to the price drop. As that surplus works through the market, prices may not continue to decline.
Read moreAn influx of /16 supply has driven prices for large blocks lower. This is an excellent opportunity for opportunistic buyers. Sellers may consider the arbitrage opportunity of selling their space in smaller blocks, but with strong supply across the board, there is no guarantee of fast sales.
Read morePrices are very stable, and far below one-time highs. The spread of pricing is significant; a 30% difference between low and high is common. Bargain hunting buyers have opportunities in this market, at any size.
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