16 hours ago
3
Karmine Corp swept Eternal Fire 2-0 in VCT EMEA 2026 Stage 2 on July 17, and the French organization’s star player Hazem “Avez” was the reason why. The series ended 13-6 on Sunset and 15-13 on Lotus, with Avez posting a 1.22 rating and 243 ACS across the match.
Prediction markets operating on platforms like Crypto.com have been generating six-figure volumes during major esports events, and VCT EMEA outcomes are among the most actively traded lines.
The match that moved the needle
Avez was clinical on Sunset, racking up 17 kills against just 13 deaths with 6 assists.
The first map was never really in doubt. KC took Sunset 13-6. Lotus was closer at 15-13, and KC closed out the series without dropping a map.
Karmine Corp finalized their VCT EMEA 2026 roster back in November 2025, giving the squad months to build chemistry.
Why crypto markets care about Valorant results
The connection is simpler and arguably more significant: prediction markets. Crypto-native prediction platforms have found a natural audience in esports bettors, with younger, digitally native audiences who already hold crypto wallets and understand odds.
Trading volumes on platforms like Crypto.com reached six figures during Esports World Cup 2026 events. That represents meaningful traction for a category that barely existed three years ago.
There were no specific crypto tokens launched or announced in relation to the match, indicating that the primary crypto association is through prediction market activity rather than direct token integrations.
Disclosure: This article was edited by Editorial Team. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.
English (US) · 