July IPv4 Market Update: Pricing Momentum Builds as Inventory Tightens

After several months of strengthening demand, the IPv4 market continued to firm in July. Average pricing increased across most block sizes, with larger blocks recording the most notable gains.

Transaction activity remained healthy during the month, indicating that buyers are continuing to move forward despite the changing pricing environment. At the same time, tightening inventory and growing buyer urgency are creating more competition for available address space. Together, these factors are supporting continued upward pricing momentum and producing a more seller-favorable market than earlier in the year.

Key Takeaways

• Average IPv4 pricing increased across most block sizes in July, extending the market’s recent upward trend.
• Larger address blocks stood out, posting the most notable pricing gains during the month.
• Demand remained relatively broad rather than being concentrated in a single block-size category, while healthy transaction activity continued.
• The market is showing a clearer upward directional signal, although inventory levels and pricing consistency will determine whether that momentum continues.

What This Means for Buyers

For buyers, the current market suggests that delaying a planned acquisition may carry greater pricing and availability risk. Although opportunities remain, tightening inventory is reducing flexibility and increasing competition, particularly for larger blocks. If the current trend continues, today’s pricing could represent a timing advantage compared with the conditions buyers may encounter later in the year.

What This Means for Sellers

Sellers are in a stronger position than they were earlier this year. Broad demand, healthy transaction activity, and limited inventory may support firmer pricing and more competitive buyer interest. Sellers with desirable block sizes—especially larger allocations—may benefit from entering the market while demand remains active, although realistic pricing and a well-managed transaction process will still be important.

Market Outlook

It is reasonable to view July’s results as further evidence of a firming market, but it remains too early to determine how far or how quickly pricing may rise. Current data points to measured upward momentum rather than a sudden market shift. In the coming weeks, we will be watching whether pricing gains remain consistent across block sizes, whether demand continues to be broad, and whether available inventory tightens further.

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.