Nike Exits Web3 with RTFKT Sale, Sparks NFT Market Rally
Nike has discreetly divested RTFKT, its digital collectibles subsidiary acquired during the 2021 NFT boom. The undisclosed sale—timed with broader corporate restructuring—marks a strategic retreat from Web3 initiatives announced earlier this year.
Market reaction was immediate: Clone X NFT floor prices surged post-announcement, with RTFKT trading volume spiking 195%. The MOVE underscores the volatile symbiosis between traditional brands and crypto-native assets—where corporate exits can paradoxically ignite speculative fervor.