{"id":105039,"date":"2026-01-14T08:59:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=105039"},"modified":"2026-01-14T08:59:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:59:53","slug":"chiliz-picks-up-pace-as-world-cup-buzz-grows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/chiliz-picks-up-pace-as-world-cup-buzz-grows\/105039\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiliz picks up pace as World Cup buzz grows"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chiliz is starting to move again as excitement builds around the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The crypto is closely tied to sports fan engagement through platforms like Socios and Locker Room. Since mid December 2025, its price has been trending higher and drawing fresh interest from investors.<\/p>\n

A big reason behind the rise is the steady launch of new Fan Tokens. More national football teams are joining the ecosystem. Socios recently added a fourth national team Fan Token after earlier launches for Argentina, Portugal, and Italy.<\/p>\n

Each new launch increases demand for CHZ. Fans need the token to buy Fan Tokens and unlock special experiences. These include voting rights, exclusive content, and direct engagement with teams.<\/p>\n

Locker Room activity has also remained strong. This keeps the Chiliz ecosystem active and useful rather than speculative.<\/p>\n

This is not new for Chiliz. In past tournaments, major football events have pushed the price much higher. During the 2022 World Cup, CHZ surged nearly 380%. That history is making traders pay attention again.<\/p>\n

Market value has grown alongside the rally. Chiliz is now worth more than $565m. Trading activity is also high. Around $166m worth of CHZ changed hands in the last 24 hours. This shows strong interest from both retail and larger investors.<\/p>\n

Some on chain data suggests the rally may be getting a bit overheated in the short term. That means brief pullbacks are possible even if the overall trend stays positive.<\/p>\n

From a price point of view, Chiliz has broken above the $0.05 level. It is now trading near $0.055. This move has been backed by strong momentum and rising volume.<\/p>\n

The next area to watch is around $0.0588. If buyers push past that, the price could move toward $0.069 and later $0.078.<\/p>\n

Momentum indicators show strength, but they also show the market is overbought. That often leads to short pauses or small corrections.<\/p>\n

If the price pulls back, support near $0.051 is very important. Holding above this level keeps the bullish structure intact. A deeper drop could send the price toward $0.044.<\/p>\n

Beyond price action, the bigger picture looks supportive. Chiliz has secured regulatory approval under MiCA in Europe. This allows it to operate legally across the EU and reach more than 450 million users.<\/p>\n

The company also plans to return to the US market. It is exploring funding between $50m and $100m. That could act as another catalyst.<\/p>\n

As the World Cup gets closer, Chiliz is shaping up as a key crypto tied to global sports events. Past tournaments show how much attention it can attract. That makes the 2026 World Cup a major focus for CHZ investors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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