The Liquid Bet on the TCG Trade
Kunal observes that secondary marketplace volumes for trading cards and collectibles are up 87.8% YoY while the broader crypto market weakens, with Collector Crypt positioned as the Web3 TCG leader. Pokemon cards appreciate 65.8% since September 2025 amid mainstream coverage and the One Piece index surges 95% over six months as the most-watched Netflix anime in 2025. Collector Crypt's gacha volumes hit $50.1M in January, with market share consolidating from 30% to 50% since September, though February tracking softer at $35.3M.