Axie Infinity news

Whales are buying ASTER, adding 15 million tokens worth $1 million each over the past month. The price sits near $0.65, with a bullish case pushing toward $0.71 and a possible $1.00 peak if sentiment turns positive, while a reversal could drive it back to $0.57. CHZ has seen similar whale buying, with 100 million tokens worth $5 million collected in the last month. The token, trading around $0.054, could rise to $0.066–$0.08, but profit‑taking could push it back toward $0.045–$0.041 support levels. AXS surged 213% this month, trading near $2.55 after whale accumulation of 6 million tokens worth $15 million. The short‑term target is $3.00 and $4.00 longer term, but a shift to selling could drop it below $2.00 and toward $1.30.

Axie Infinity’s token jumped 89 % this week after a major tokenomics overhaul aimed at reviving its in‑game economy, while The Sandbox rose 15 %. The gains come amid a Bitcoin slide and global liquidity worries, but analysts say they stem from project‑specific news rather than a broader shift into gaming tokens. Some experts, like Bertie Wrench, view the rally as high‑risk speculation and capital rotation. Others, such as Illia Otychenko, argue the moves reflect localized catalysts from the recent restructuring. A lasting GameFi revival would require a deeper increase in token utility and user demand, which the sector still lacks.

GameFi tokens, down 75% in 2025, are showing early recovery signs in early 2026. On‑chain activity on Base and Sei chains, especially B3, indicates increased user engagement, while DappRadar shows rising active wallets for several Sei games. Analysts note that Axie Infinity (AXS) and The Sandbox (SAND) have led price gains, with AXS up ~117% and SAND ~27% in the past week, driven by sentiment shifts and tokenomic changes. Decentraland (MANA) lags in price but attracts whale accumulation, hinting at future upside. Technical patterns on all three tokens suggest bullish breakouts if key support levels hold. The sector’s resurgence appears driven by solid products, improved community sentiment, and early on‑chain activity rather than short‑term price hype.