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Nike Quietly Sells RTFKT, Buyer and Terms Undisclosed

The divestment reflects CEO Elliott Hill's pivot back to core sports with a renewed focus on wholesale channels.

Overview

  • Nike said the sale took effect Dec. 16, 2025, roughly a year after plans to wind down RTFKT were announced.
  • The company did not disclose the purchaser or financial terms, describing the move as “a new chapter” for the brand’s community.
  • RTFKT had paused NFT drops and halted services, while Nike continues virtual product efforts through gaming partners such as Fortnite and EA Sports.
  • The exit tracks a broad NFT slump, with reports showing market capitalization down more than 67% over the past year and major event cancellations.
  • An investor class-action over RTFKT’s shutdown remains underway, and Nike filed a motion to dismiss the case in December.