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Last updated: April 2026
Axie Infinity (AXS) Risk Score
Axie Infinity (AXS) has a composite risk score of 17/100, classified as Very Low Risk. This score is derived from 6 active indicators and updates every 6 hours. Play-to-earn gaming ecosystem where players battle and trade NFT creatures.
Axie Infinity Risk Score
Very Low Risk
What Does This Score Mean?
A score of 17 means Axie Infinity is in the Very Low Risk zone. Scores below 40 indicate relatively lower risk conditions, while scores above 60 suggest elevated risk.
This composite is computed from up to 9 indicators including on-chain data, market sentiment, and price action. The individual indicator scores are available to Alpha Factory members.
Scoring Indicators
| Indicator | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Wave | 23% | Core |
| RSI (2-Week) | 18% | Core |
| ATH Distance | 5% | Core |
| Bitcoin Dominance | 5% | Core |
| Fear & Greed Index | 14% | Core |
| ALT/BTC Ratio | 5% | Core |
| BTC Production Cost | 9% | Core |
| Funding Rate | 5% | Modifier |
| Token Unlocks | 18% | Modifier |
Axie Infinity Investment Context
Axie Infinity demonstrated that blockchain gaming could achieve genuine mass adoption, particularly in emerging markets where play-to-earn income was economically meaningful. Sky Mavis continues to develop Axie through new game modes and the Origins update to improve long-term gameplay retention beyond earnings. The Ronin chain has also expanded to host other games, making AXS a bet on the broader Ronin ecosystem.
Key Features:
- Players breed, battle, and trade NFT creatures called Axies, with each Axie having unique genetic traits
- Ronin is a purpose-built Ethereum sidechain developed by Sky Mavis to handle Axie high transaction volume
- AXS token is used for governance and staking, while SLP (Smooth Love Potion) fuels in-game breeding
- At its 2021 peak, the game had over 2 million daily active users, primarily in Southeast Asia
Key Risks:
- Ronin suffered a 625M USD bridge hack in March 2022, one of the largest crypto exploits on record, damaging user trust
- The play-to-earn economy proved unsustainable as SLP inflation and declining player growth caused token prices to collapse
- Retaining players for gameplay quality rather than financial incentives has been a persistent product challenge
Gaming Category
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Strategy: Gaming tokens depend on player adoption. Focus on games with actual player bases.
View all Gaming risk scores →Compare with Gaming Peers
| # | Coin | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seedify SFUND | 5 |
| 2 | Beam BEAM | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current risk score for Axie Infinity?
Axie Infinity (AXS) currently has a composite risk score of 17/100, classified as "Very Low Risk". This score is derived from 6 active indicators including Risk Wave, RSI, and market sentiment data.
How risky is Axie Infinity compared to other Gaming coins?
Gaming coins generally carry high risk. Gaming tokens power play-to-earn and blockchain gaming ecosystems. Among peers, Seedify currently shows the lowest risk in this category.
What indicators are used to score Axie Infinity?
The Axie Infinity risk score uses up to 9 indicators: Risk Wave (momentum), 2-week RSI (overbought/oversold), ATH Distance, Bitcoin Dominance, Fear & Greed Index, ALT/BTC Ratio, BTC Production Cost, Funding Rate, and Token Unlocks. Each indicator is weighted based on its predictive value for altcoin market conditions.
Should I invest in Axie Infinity based on this risk score?
Risk scores are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Axie Infinity demonstrated that blockchain gaming could achieve genuine mass adoption, particularly in emerging markets where play-to-earn income was economically meaningful. Sky Mavis continues to de... Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor.