A Shohei Ohtani card sold for $11 million, grading activity hit a record high and collectors flocked to the trading card industry’s two biggest events just days apart as the hobby finished its busiest month of the year in July.July’s secondary market was highlighted by the record sum paid for what some believe is the greatest Ohtani card ever created. Third-party authenticators again graded a record number of cards in July as more collectors than ever continue to pay for what has become a near-essential service for those seeking maximum monetary value of their cards. Meanwhile, more than 200,000 fans and collectors attended Fanatics Fest in New York City to meet star athletes, celebrities and attended what has become a top trading card show. Just days later, more than 125,000 hobbyists flooded the 46th annual National Sports Collectors Convention for five days in Rosemont, Ill.Here’s a breakdown of the sports card market during July.Top sports card sales in July
2026 Topps Chrome Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman 1/1: $11 million
1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson PSA 1/DNA 8: $1.86 million
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 8: $1.55 million
2024 Panini Revolution Victor Wembanyama Vertical Green Kaboom 1/1 PSA 9: $1.44 million
