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Zombie CryptoPunk #3609 Sells for $875,000 on GONDI With Loan Repaid in Same Transaction

  • —CryptoPunk #3609 sold for 875,000 USDC on October 1, 2026
  • —The token backed a 365,000 USDC loan repaid in the same transaction
  • —One of only 88 Zombie Punks in the 10,000-piece collection
  • —Previous sale of #3609 in May 2025 was 440 ETH (~$1.09 million)
Why it matters: The deal highlights how NFT lending lets holders sell collateralized assets without unlocking them, lowering barriers for sellers.
Source: Crypto Briefing