- FIFA’s EVM-compatible blockchain shift to Avalanche aims to onboard millions, boosting NFT infrastructure and real-world adoption prospects.
- AVAX eyes $29–$31.20 in 5–8 days if $26.50 breaks with volume, per technicals and FIFA partnership momentum.
FIFA has partnered with Avalanche to develop a dedicated blockchain for its digital collectibles platform, FIFA Collect. The new network, built as a Layer 1 blockchain on Avalanche, aims to improve scalability, security, and user experience for fans engaging with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) tied to soccer history.
The blockchain will support high transaction speeds and diverse digital assets, according to an Avalanche blog post. FIFA Collect, which hosts NFTs of iconic soccer moments and player memorabilia, will migrate to the new network after May 20. The platform regularly releases digital collectibles featuring legendary athletes, clubs, and tournaments.
Modex, a blockchain infrastructure firm, will oversee technical development and marketplace upgrades. This collaboration aligns with FIFA’s broader strategy to expand its digital offerings, building on prior Web3 projects like the Qatar 2022 World Cup blockchain games.
The partnership underscores soccer’s growing intersection with blockchain, though its success will depend on execution and fan reception in the coming months.
Avalanche (AVAX) is trading at $25.08, registering a +8.01% gain over the past 24 hours and a +7.46% increase in the last 7 days, reflecting strong bullish momentum supported by both technical structure and major ecosystem news.
AVAX currently has a market capitalization of $10.56 billion with a circulating supply of 421 million tokens, and daily trading volume has surged to $943.5 million, more than doubling in the past 24 hours — a sign of renewed institutional and retail engagement.
Technically, AVAX has broken out of the key resistance zone at $24.50, and is now targeting the next levels at $26.40 and $28.20. Support lies at $22.58, the lower end of the recent consolidation range.
If AVAX continues to maintain above $25.00, it could be preparing for a broader trend reversal and challenge the psychological $30.00 level within the next two weeks.
From a fundamental perspective, today’s surge is directly linked to major breaking news: FIFA has partnered with Avalanche to launch a dedicated EVM-compatible blockchain network, marking a strategic move away from Algorand and Polygon.
FIFA isn’t just dabbling in Web3.
It’s going all in. With a custom Avalanche L1 to unify its digital strategy across collectibles, ticketing, and more.
One chain. Built for scale. Ready for matchday surges and global moments 🤝
— Avalanche🔺 (@avax) May 22, 2025
This migration will host FIFA’s NFT collectibles platform and is expected to onboard millions of global football fans into the Avalanche ecosystem. This integration aligns with Avalanche’s recent strategy of targeting real-world brand adoption and high-throughput NFT infrastructure.
🚀 Big News: FIFA Collect Has Migrated to the New FIFA Blockchain! 🌍⚽️
FIFA Collect is now live on the newly launched FIFA Blockchain.
This move enhances our ability to deliver unique digital collectibles and immersive fan experiences, powered by the speed, scalability,… pic.twitter.com/5bXJxRvBKU
— FIFA Collect (@FIFACollect) May 21, 2025
In parallel, analysts from ETHNews are forecasting that AVAX could mirror Bitcoin’s breakout trend due to this institutional-grade announcement, potentially leading it toward new multi-month highs.
With AVAX still trading 82% below its all-time high of $144.96, the risk-to-reward ratio appears favorable in light of fresh enterprise partnerships and ecosystem expansion.
If AVAX sustains above $25.00 and breaks $26.50 with volume, it is projected to reach $29.00–$31.20 within 5–8 days, driven by FIFA’s blockchain migration, technical breakout structure, and a revival in NFT-related activity.
