Clone X floor price hits new high, acquisition speculation behind 339.8% weekly increase

LiquiditySurfer · 2026-01-12T03:08:14+00:00

Clone X's recent price surge is due to RTFKT's secret sale, with market speculation that the buyer could be LVMH or Pudgy Penguins. Analysts believe that RTFKT has the potential to reshape itself after parting ways with Nike, but there is no official confirmation yet, so investors should exercise caution.

LiquiditySurfer

2026-01-12 03:08:14

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【Chain Wen】Clone X has been trending these days. The floor price has jumped from a previous low to 0.38 ETH, and over the weekend, it even reached 0.44 ETH, a height not seen since April 2024. It has increased by 339.8% over the past week, with trading activity also soaring.

The trigger behind this is quite clear—Nike quietly sold RTFKT. The transaction was completed at the end of last year, but the buyer’s identity has not been disclosed, and the contract terms are also confidential. This has led to rampant speculation.

There is now a consensus in the market: after RTFKT’s separation from Nike, it is very likely to follow the old paths of Pudgy Penguins and Moonbirds. Both projects were acquired, underwent brand restructuring, and then revived. If Clone X can also undergo a similar operation, its potential is indeed quite significant.

As for who bought it? There are a few popular candidates: LVMH Group is a heavy guess, as these folks are seasoned players in the NFT space, and they have a deep collaborative history with Clone X creator Takashi Murakami; another is Pudgy Penguins, which is closely connected to these two projects. According to community analysis, RTFKT founder Zaptio met with Pudgy Penguins co-creator last year and later posted “Clones are so back,” hinting at a revival of the project. Pudgy Penguins CEO Luca Netz has long held Clone X NFTs, and they have successful cases in NFT revival.

However, it must be clarified that these are all market speculations, with no official confirmation. Never take this as an investment basis. Improbable’s Herman Narula, Yuga Labs behind BAYC, and billionaire collector Adam Weitsman have all explicitly denied involvement. Who the actual buyer is, we will have to wait and see.

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BearMarketBard

· 8h ago

This increase is outrageous, 339%? Come on, it's just hype. Who will buy RTFKT after Nike sells it? It doesn't seem that simple. Can Clone X turn around like Pudgy? I remain skeptical. Buyers are hiding and not coming out, this vibe is a bit strong. Another "resurrection" story, believe it and you'll lose. Crazy speculation to drive this much? The NFT market is really incredible. 0.44 ETH, just say the word and it goes up, and the trapped friends are about to cry. The more secretive this acquisition is, the more I feel there's a problem.

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ImpermanentPhobia

· 10h ago

339.8%? How did this number come about? Who exactly is the buyer? This suspense is really torturing people.

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LootboxPhobia

· 18h ago

339.8%？Are you crazy? Is this increase real or fake? Is the recent surge in Clone X genuine or just another round of cutting profits? Nike sold RTFKT but no one knows who the buyers are. Is this move paving the way for hype? I see Pudgy Penguins making a comeback, but not every project can be replicated. Can't afford it, just watching others soar. With contract confidentiality, people start guessing wildly. This market is really getting intense. RTFKT gaining independence from Nike might actually boost its popularity? This reversal is quite interesting. I dare not buy in; such rapid growth surely means someone can't keep up.

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MevSandwich

· 01-12 14:13

Oh no, Nike's move to oust RTFKT is pretty ruthless. The mysterious buyer really leaves me puzzled. 339.8%? I'm wondering if I can buy the dip. The Pudgy Penguin revival was indeed a resurrection, but can Clone X be replicated? Question mark. This is truly a "wild" acquisition, with contracts kept strictly confidential. Is this another prelude to a regulatory storm in Web3? Feels like everyone is bracing for it.

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MetaverseHomeless

· 01-12 03:33

Damn, it's another guessing game. Nike's stock jumped 339% after the transfer. How many people are betting that a big investor will step in later?

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MoodFollowsPrice

· 01-12 03:30

Who exactly is this buyer? Why so mysterious? Could it be a major institution quietly accumulating? Wait, can we really replicate Pudgy's wave? It doesn't seem that simple. I think instead of guessing the acquirer, it's better to consider how long this rally can last... Another wave driven by news. I bet fifty cents this will start to pull back this weekend. Nike selling off might not be a bad thing. Maybe changing the owner could turn things around? Crazy surge... I'll just watch quietly, waiting for the retail investors to pay their tuition fees before saying anything.

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ChainWanderingPoet

· 01-12 03:19

Really, 339%? That's a bit outrageous, feels like another round of hype Nike selling off RTFKT, buyers don't dare to show up, there must be a story behind it Wait, is this the same script as Pudgy Penguins making a comeback? Then Clone X might really have a chance Floor price at 0.44 ETH, I find it a bit scary, feels like this wave is going to harvest some retail investors Who knows who actually bought in, this suspense is really well crafted

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ETHmaxi_NoFilter

· 01-12 03:17

Whoa, 339.8%? That's an outrageous increase, feels like another wave of cutting leeks. --- Nike drops RTFKT? Who the TM is buying it? How long can this mysterious buyer keep up this routine? --- I didn't catch the wave with Pudgy Penguins and Moonbirds, and now Clone X is coming again? As always, chasing the rise only makes you the big fool. --- Wait, is this floor price real? 0.44 ETH? Why does the market seem so strange these days? --- Brand restructuring bringing it back to life? Don't be funny, in the end, it's still a loss. --- I've been tired of the RTFKT story for a long time; Nike's move is just to squeeze out the last wave. --- It's really interesting—more people guessing the buyer's identity than those analyzing the project's fundamentals.

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BearMarketGardener

· 01-12 03:11

Damn Nike, this move, secretly selling RTFKT? Who exactly is this buyer? So mysterious it could drive people crazy. Clone X up 339% and that's it? I thought it would break the sky, anyway, all my Pudgy holdings have doubled. But honestly, if this really is a major project taking over RTFKT, I'm worried it might mess up... Pudgy, although revived at that time, not everyone made a profit. Wait, could it be those folks behind OpenSea orchestrating this? Feels like there's a scheme involved. Floor price pushed to 0.44? That looks risky to me; such rapid increases easily turn into a trap for the unwary. Nike selling RTFKT is outrageous. A few years ago, they were talking about metaverse strategies, and now they turn around and dump the baggage...

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