Axie Infinity's Season 16 launches Jan. 21; AXS up 130% weekly, 190% monthly
On Jan. 21, Axie Infinity launched Origins Season 16 with a bonded rewards model and an 80,000 bAXS prize pool. By Jan. 22, 2026, AXS had climbed 130% week over week and 190% month over month to around $2.50, as reputation‑linked Treasury fees for converting bAXS to AXS drew market attention.