IPv4 Prices in Decline, with Leasing and Smaller Blocks Holding the Fort

IPv4 prices continue to decline across the board especially for larger blocks. According to the latest sales report from IPv4.Global, /16 IPv4 blocks continue their slide as they are currently priced below $15 as of September 2025. By comparison, the same block sold for more than $30 in October 2024 - a dip of more than 50% in less than a year.

While it is true that IPv4 block prices continue to decline, the extent of the decline compared to last year varies depending on the specific block sizes being sold. According to the same data, /22 to /24 blocks did not suffer the same drop since they are currently being sold for over $25 on the market. These blocks were sold at nearly the same price as /16 blocks in October 2024.

Understanding the Difference in Price Decline

The high disparity in price decline between these two block types underscores the buying trend and an emerging market preference in IPv4 address deployment.

In general, it is still a buyers’ market and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future with IPv4 block pricing likely to follow the same downward trend.

According to CircleID, the supply simply outpaces the demand:

“Larger blocks, typically used by data centers and ISPs, are being sold off at increasing volume as holders seek liquidity.”

A relatively small customer base (data centers and ISPs) compared to a large number of sellers is likely to drive down the price of IPv4 /16 blocks.

On the other hand, blocks /22-24 have generally avoided steep price decline as the demand continues for these blocks. Smaller and relatively limited in supply compared to /16, it has become the preferred block to purchase. Even if the price is higher compared to /16, actual real-world application of /22-24 can be implemented faster because of the smaller setup requirement.

Even with the high price disparity, transactions for IPv4 /16 blocks are still healthy. Unfortunately, the supply simply exceeds the demand and this reflects in the price. The same could be said for blocks /22 to /24,  although their supply is comparatively lower.

A Quick Look at Leasing Trend

Another indicator of why /22 to /24 blocks are priced higher than /16 blocks can be seen in the leasing market. According to IPXO, IPv4 leasing price has only dropped by 20%. In 2024, the leasing rate was $50 but it is currently priced at $40.

There’s a drop, but not a steep drop largely because supply and demand are stable. Leasing has also become the norm especially for those who want a quicker deployment of IPv4 and transaction with a reputable provider is often assured with leasing.

There’s no telling when or by how much the price of IPv4 /16 will bottom out. It continues to be a buyers’ market in this category as more sellers are looking to liquidate their assets. On the other hand, blocks /22-24 and leasing rates are relatively stable with demand and supply evening out.