As Axie Infinity outperforms gaming sector tokens, the value of XS drives 12%.
January 26, 2026 AXS price surged over 12% to over $2.50. Profits Axie Infinity outperformed the broader gaming sector. WEMIX and Ronin also rose, but top brands like Sandbox and Immutable were flat.
Axie Infinity's native token, AXS, has risen by double digits in the past 24 hours, extending its recent gains.
After prices saw support around $2.00 over the weekend, volatility has signaled a significant rebound for the gaming token. All this happens in a mostly subdued cryptocurrency market as investors weigh the odds.
Gold rocketed above $5,000 and silver rose above $100, a move that stole the limelight from cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin running below $90,000.
The price of Axie Infinity has increased by 12%
The overall crypto picture shows caution, and capital flight as seen in recent weeks. However, as whales flock to precious metals, some altcoins like Axie Infinity immediately defy sentiment.
On Monday, AXS rose more than 12 percent to $2.54.
This double-digit increase over the past 24 hours allowed buyers to retest the $3.00 level, which served as a barrier when Axie Infinity exploded last week.
However, while AXS delivered a strong double-digit performance, most of the gaming sector tokens showed little movement. Most remain flat or slightly deeper, including The Sandbox, Gala, Decentraland, and Immutable.
The exceptions are WEMIX, which has gained nearly 5% over the same period, and Ronin (RON), which is posting gains of nearly 6% amid lower overall activity.
The broader gaming category is still recovering from the challenges of the last cycle. In a post on X, crypto analyst Zack shared the reasons behind the rising price of Axie Infinity.
It seems ridiculous to rip $AXS higher – it's the exact ecosystem that many people have already written about. So what flipped the script?– SLP inflation finally shut down – bAXS introduced as the new reward layer (non-transferable, reputation-based, anti-bot by design) – Attia's… pic.twitter.com/qUjUTrlQBC
— Zack (@0xZackon) January 26, 2026
Can AXS Stay Profitable?
Axie Infinity's speed is fueled by continuous ecosystem updates and whale inventory, which puts it on GameFi's radar.
However, sustainable uptake depends on macroeconomic conditions and sector-wide adoption. Investors will be watching for changes to come to ensure the longevity of this rally.
Therefore, AXS's technical outlook remains cautiously optimistic in the short term, with resistance levels at $2.90-$3.00 and levels at $5.10.
AXS bulls may target these levels next, if the price breaks above $2.00.
However, the broader crypto sentiment will turn to the downside if it is likely to test lower support zones. Key support levels are at $1.86 and $1.20.
A bearish view is reinforced by indicators such as negative MACD and RSI. Currently, momentum indicators indicate sell-off pressure. Profit taking by recent buyers also poses a risk.
In January 2025, the price of AXS reached $10 before dropping significantly. Meanwhile, the token's all-time high is $165, which it reached in November 2021.
