August IPv4 Market Update: Pricing Continues Its Upward Momentum

After several months of strengthening demand, the IPv4 market continued its upward trajectory in August. Average pricing remained firm across the market, with larger address blocks once again showing the strongest momentum.

Transaction activity remained healthy, suggesting that buyers are continuing to move forward even as pricing rises. At the same time, available inventory, particularly for larger, desirable blocks, remains constrained. That combination is creating greater competition for supply and giving sellers more leverage than they had earlier in the year.

The pattern that began emerging over the summer is becoming increasingly established: pricing is moving higher, and the upward pressure is most pronounced at the larger end of the market.

Key Takeaways

• IPv4 pricing continued to move upward in August, extending the momentum seen over the past several months.
• Larger address blocks remained the strongest segment of the market, with pricing continuing to strengthen as available supply tightens.
• Transaction activity remained healthy despite higher pricing, indicating that underlying buyer demand continues to support the market.
• The upward trend is becoming more sustained, although pricing and availability can still vary considerably by block size and individual asset characteristics.

What This Means for Buyers

For buyers, continued pricing gains, particularly for larger blocks, are increasing the potential cost of waiting. Organizations with known address requirements may have fewer opportunities to secure desirable inventory at current pricing if supply continues to tighten.

This is especially relevant for buyers seeking larger allocations, where the combination of limited availability and active demand is creating greater competition. Buyers may benefit from approaching the market with clearly defined requirements and the ability to move when suitable inventory becomes available.

What This Means for Sellers

For sellers, August continued to reinforce the more favorable market conditions that developed over the summer. Active demand and tighter inventory are supporting stronger pricing, particularly for larger address blocks.

Owners of larger allocations may be especially well positioned as buyers compete for a relatively limited pool of available inventory. As always, block quality, size, registration history, routing considerations and transaction structure can influence value, making realistic pricing and a well-managed sales process important even in a strengthening market.

Market Outlook

August provides further evidence that the recent increase in IPv4 pricing is developing into a broader trend rather than a short-term fluctuation. The movement remains measured, but upward momentum has now continued for several months and is particularly visible among larger blocks.

As we move into the fall, we will be watching whether larger-block pricing continues to lead the market, whether gains begin to accelerate across smaller and mid-sized blocks, and whether available inventory tightens further. Continued transaction activity alongside constrained supply would provide additional support for pricing through the remainder of the year.

Want to explore recent IPv4 transaction trends in more detail? View the full prior sales data to see how pricing is moving across block sizes and time periods.