Chile prices have soared amid South Korean adoption and UEFA Champions League excitement.
Chiles rose more than 13 percent to $0.0433. Korea's Naver Pay has brought nearly 1 million users to Chiliz Chain. Top European teams with fan tokens qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
Chile ( CHZ ) rose more than 13 percent as investor momentum strengthened.
The token's price surged following a new chapter in Asian crypto adoption, while renewed excitement around European soccer supported gains, sending CHZ to new highs this month.
Chili's chain finds growth in Korea
He's looking for chili. Gaining traction in South Korea following a new merger with Naver paymentThe country's main payment gateway.
On Thursday, Chiliz announced that Naver will chain its 33 million daily active users through Chiliz Chain, a move to increase growth in the SportsFi ecosystem.
As part of the merger, Chiles said its infrastructure coverage—focused on fan engagement and focused on sports experiences—has added nearly one million new participants in South Korea.
Over 900,000 Naver Pay Wallets have been created on the ChiliZ chain, allowing users to earn fan tokens, digital collections and blockchain-based sports rewards.
The partnership represents a major step forward in connecting traditional fintech platforms with Web3 infrastructure, particularly in South Korea, a market known for its high cryptocurrency activity.
CHZ Token wins when Europe's biggest football teams progress in the UCL
CHZ's price action strengthened amid UCL semi-final drama.
The token rose over 13% on the day, peaking above $0.0433 and emerging as one of the top performers of the day. Profits, which surged 262 percent to more than $175 million, were consistent with an increase in trading volume, indicating strong investor sentiment as of writing.
This rally, along with Chile's announcement on X, shows that the Fan Token-backed team has secured a spot in the UCL final.
In particular, Arsenal, Atlético Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) all advanced to the semi-finals, with Chiles boosting their fan tokens.
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Supporter Token Team guaranteed to be in last place.$AFC $ATM$PSG ⚡️$CHZ pic.twitter.com/58DbhdHXzH
— Chiliz – Sports Block (@Chiliz) April 15, 2026
Fan Tokens, which allow fans to vote on club decisions and earn rewards, have boosted business as fans back their teams.
A look at the price of chilies
Analysts remain bullish on CHZ ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, which could see a rally as the showpiece approaches.
In the short term, CHZ could rise to $0.06 if Korean boarding continues and UCL Finals delivers a fan token.
However, primary resistance is placed at $0.045 and $0.05. On the downside, immediate support could be at $0.038.
Macro and geopolitical factors can cause broader market corrections, meaning chile prices can fluctuate against higher currencies.
