- Chiliz price rose more than 13% to exceed $0.0433.
- Korean company Naver Pay has onboarded nearly a million users to its Chiliz chain.
- The best European teams with fan codes have advanced to the Champions League.
chili CHZ stock rose more than 13% as investor momentum strengthened.
The price of the token rose following a new milestone in cryptocurrency adoption in Asia, while renewed excitement around European football also supported gains, pushing CHZ to its highest level this month.
Chili’s chain is getting a Korean boost
Chili’s looks forward to Gaining traction in South Korea after new integration with Never Baythe dominant payment gateway in the country.
On Thursday, Chili’s Announce Naver is bringing 33 million daily active users on-chain via Chiliz Chain, a move aimed at fueling growth in the SportFi ecosystem.
As part of the integration, Chili’s said its infrastructure layer β focused on fan engagement and symbolic sports experiences β added nearly 1 million new participants in South Korea.
More than 900,000 Naver Pay wallets have already been created on the Chiliz chain, giving users access to blockchain-based fan tokens, digital collectibles and sports rewards.
This partnership represents an important step in connecting traditional fintech platforms with Web3 infrastructure, especially in South Korea, a market known for its high cryptocurrency trading activity.
CHZ Token gains ground as European football giants advance in UCL
Price action in CHZ intensified amid Champions League semi-final drama.
The coin rose more than 13% during the day, peaking above $0.0433 and emerging as one of the best performing coins of the day. The gains are consistent with a significant rise in trading volume, which has risen 262% to more than $175 million, as of writing, to indicate strong investor enthusiasm.
This rise coincides with Chiliz’s announcement on X that the Fan Token-backed team has secured a final Champions League spot.
It is worth noting that Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have all qualified for the semi-finals, amplifying the hype around their Chiliz-powered fan icons.
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Fan tokens, which allow fans to vote on club decisions and earn rewards, have seen increased circulation as fans rally behind their teams.
Chili’s price forecast
Analysts remain bullish on CHZ ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico, anticipating a potential rally as the big event approaches.
In the short term, CHZ could rise to $0.06 if the Korean setup continues and the UCL Finals see a significant spike in Fan Tokens.
However, the main resistance is located at $0.045 and $0.05. On the downside, immediate support is likely to be at $0.038.
Macro and geopolitical factors could trigger broader market corrections, meaning the price of Chiles could fluctuate in tandem with tokens.
