IPv4 Price in ARIN Region 2026
The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) manages IPv4 allocation for the United States, Canada, and many Caribbean and North Atlantic territories. ARIN-registered addresses consistently command the highest per-IP prices globally, driven by concentrated demand from major US cloud providers, data centers, and enterprise networks. In 2026, this premium remains intact.
Current Market Prices
| Block Size | IPs | Price Range per IP |
|---|---|---|
| /24 | 256 | $42 - $58 |
| /23 | 512 | $41 - $56 |
| /22 | 1,024 | $40 - $55 |
| /21 | 2,048 | $39 - $54 |
| /20 | 4,096 | $38 - $52 |
These are market ranges. Final transaction prices reflect block-specific factors including WHOIS accuracy, routing history, and transfer urgency.
Price Trend 2022-2026
ARIN prices led the global IPv4 market upward from 2019 through 2021, reaching above $60 per address at peak. During 2022-2023, the market absorbed excess inventory from early institutional sellers, pulling prices to the $38-$46 range. The 2024-2025 period brought renewed pressure from hyperscaler and AI infrastructure demand. In 2026, ARIN addresses trade at a consistent premium over other RIR regions, typically 5-15% above comparable RIPE NCC space.
What Affects IPv4 Price in ARIN
Block size - ARIN enforces stricter documentation requirements per transfer than RIPE or APNIC, which slightly slows transaction velocity but increases confidence in clean title. Larger blocks require more extensive justification under ARIN’s needs assessment framework, though this has been relaxed for secondary market transfers.
Routing history - US-based buyers are particularly attentive to clean BGP routing records. Blocks visible in Tier 1 carrier routing tables without abuse flags carry the strongest prices.
Utilization history - ARIN maintains historical allocation records. Blocks with clear chain of custody since original allocation are preferred. Legacy ARIN space (pre-RIR allocations) can carry additional premium or require additional verification depending on documentation quality.
Transfer timeline - ARIN transfers typically require four to eight weeks including needs assessment review. Expedited timeline requirements can affect negotiating position.
Price Difference: ARIN vs RIPE vs APNIC
ARIN addresses typically trade 5-15% above RIPE NCC space and 10-20% above APNIC space. The premium reflects the concentration of major cloud and content providers within the ARIN footprint, their strong demand for address space that routes cleanly within North American internet exchanges, and stricter transfer documentation that reduces title risk.
How to Get a Current Quote
DCXV is an approved broker with experience in ARIN-registered IPv4 transactions. We guide buyers through ARIN’s transfer documentation requirements, coordinate needs assessment submissions, and work with legal counsel familiar with US and international IP property transfer frameworks. Our offices in Prague (CZ) and Vilnius (LT) serve both European buyers acquiring ARIN space and North American sellers working with international buyers.
For a current quote on ARIN-region IPv4 addresses, contact ipv4@dcxv.com with your requirements. https://dcxv.com/ipv4
