What Would I Collect with 2 ETH Today?
Lately, I’ve been getting this question a lot. In this deep dive, I'm sharing a list of buckets by themes, for those looking to hold for 5 to 10 years
It’s no secret that NFT volumes are down. From digital art to PFPs, most collections have been in decline for the past two years. There have been exceptions—strong AI art markets (highlighted by Fellowship, Botto, and artists like Refik Anadol gaining international recognition) and generative art collections with solid receptions, like PXL DEX by Kim Asendorf.
These opportunities are rare in prolonged downtrends, but they become obvious once hype and interest return. That’s why now is a great time to collect with a long-term mindset.
Today, I want to dive into this question: What would you collect with 2 ETH ($4,000–$5,500) today?
Some pre-analysis baselines:
There’s no single right or wrong answer—it depends on your perspective.
This is not for flippers. If you’re looking to buy and sell within weeks or months, this isn’t for you.
I can’t cover every artist. If you’ve been reading my newsletter or listening to my podcast, you’ll recognize familiar names—these are the projects I find interesting or believe hold value for various reasons. In addition, to build this list, I’ve gathered insights from collectors, artists, email replies, and discussions on X and Farcaster.
And, as always—this isn’t financial advice. Do your own research.
Methodology
I’ve created nine buckets, each staying within the $4,400 - $5,400 price range to remain close to the 2 ETH budget. Each bucket follows a specific theme, focusing on crypto art, generative art, or AI art.
The first five buckets are mono-thematic, meaning they focus on a single theme like AI art, generative art or crypto art. The last four buckets are multi-thematic, mixing different categories to increase diversity.