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G2 Esports opened the Esports World Cup 2026 with a 1-0 victory over FURIA.
A Solana bet that aged very well
Around 2023, G2 Esports put roughly €3.2 million into Solana tokens. That position has since grown to an estimated €16 million, representing a roughly 400% increase in value.
This isn’t G2 accidentally stumbling into crypto. The organization has an active sponsorship deal with Betpanda, a crypto-focused betting platform, suggesting the team views digital assets as a structural part of its commercial strategy rather than a one-time experiment.
The Esports World Cup becomes a crypto showcase
The Esports World Cup 2026, held in Riyadh and organized by the Esports Foundation, is running with a total prize pool of $75 million. Coinbase and Bitget are among the sponsors attached to the EWC 2026.
The tournament has also integrated prediction markets, with platforms including Coinbase Predictions and Kalshi offering wagering on match outcomes.
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