Gemini go close Nifty Gateway NFT marketplace for Feb 23; di platform don enter withdrawal-only mode
Gemini Trust Co. go shut down dia Nifty Gateway NFT marketplace for February 23, 2026, and dem don put di platform for withdrawal‑only mode now make users fit move dia NFTs, USD and ETH balances before di closure. Nifty Gateway wey dem launch for 2020 na known for premium drops, fiat on‑ramps and mainstream collectors. Gemini talk say di shutdown na part of product consolidation to build one‑stop super app and say dem go still support NFT through Gemini Wallet (wey dem launch for August 2025). Dis move follow long time decline for NFT trading volumes and user activity since 2021, and e come as other marketplaces don scale back or commot from di market. Traders suppose expect migration instructions, withdrawal deadlines, possible custodial transfers and any forced delists or smart‑contract interactions.
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Di shutdown of Nifty Gateway dey reduce one centralized liquidity venue for NFTs and e dey force custodial migrations, we fit create short-term friction for NFT trading and potential sell pressure as users dey withdraw or move assets. But the announcement no directly affect price of ETH or other major cryptocurrencies materially: balances fit be withdrawn (including ETH) and Gemini plan to continue NFT support via Gemini Wallet. Long-term impact on NFT token prices and platform-specific tokens likely limited because na marketplace consolidation no be protocol failure. Short-term risks: increased gas activity, temporary listing/withdrawal flows, and localized NFT sell-offs. Long-term: continued consolidation for NFT marketplace sector, slower liquidity fit keep NFT trading volumes subdued, but broader crypto market drivers (macro, DeFi, major exchange activity) go dey more significant for ETH and major tokens.