Nike offloads NFT sneakers after shutdown as digital art demand cools

Published at 2026-01-07 12:15:09

Nike is reportedly moving to offload remaining NFT sneakers following the company’s recent shutdown of its NFT platform, according to a Jan. 7, 2026 report. The sale is being framed as part of a broader retreat from digital-collectible initiatives after buyer interest failed to meet earlier expectations, putting pressure on prices and secondary-market activity for branded NFTs.

The development matters because it highlights the limits of turning marketing-focused digital drops into sustainable revenue streams. For other brands and investors, Nike’s move could prompt a reassessment of metaverse and NFT strategies, affect licensing plans tied to digital wearables, and cool enthusiasm among collectors. While NFTs aren’t disappearing, the episode underscores that mainstream demand remains uneven and that corporate bets on digital art carry notable commercial risk.

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