On-chain analytics firm Parsec has announced it is shutting down after five years of operations, citing evolving market dynamics and declining alignment with current crypto industry trends. CEO Will Sheehan said trader flows and on-chain activity have changed significantly, with the firm’s focus on decentralized finance and non-fungible tokens falling out of step with broader market direction.
The shift follows a prolonged slowdown in DeFi leverage and reduced NFT market activity since the post-FTX period. Industry data shows NFT sales declined in 2025, alongside lower average transaction values, reflecting softer demand across speculative on-chain sectors that previously drove analytics usage.
Parsec, launched in 2021 with backing from major crypto investors, operated during a period of rapid market expansion. Its closure comes amid wider signs of consolidation in the crypto sector, as startups face product-market fit challenges and shifting institutional priorities. The development underscores how changing on-chain behavior and market structure are reshaping demand for specialized analytics platforms.
