FIFA World Cup 2022 boosted the interest in cryptocurrency associated with sports teams.
According to a Paris-based crypto data firm Kaiko, the average daily trading volume for these tokens increased to around $300 million in November from $32 million the previous month.
Lionel Messi Argentinian team token plunged 25% to $5.26 after the team lost to Saudi Arabia.
Still, Messi’s Fan Token is down 22% as fans were relieved by the team win over Mexico.
Cristiano Ronaldo's coin surged 119% to $7 in the 10 days leading up to the tournament but was almost halved in value despite being undefeated with Uruguay.