Valorant Betting Market Surges: Crypto Payment Methods Gain Popularity

Valorant has emerged as one of the most popular esports games globally, with reported estimates suggesting it had 17 million monthly tracked players on PC and 4.6 million daily logged-in players in mid-2026.

The game's international competitive circuit runs almost year-round across four regional leagues (Americas, EMEA, Pacific, China), culminating in a Champions event that drew 1.47 million peak concurrent viewers in 2025.

Crypto has become an attractive payment method for Valorant betting due to its convenience and speed. Platforms like Dicey, Stake, Betpanda, and Cloudbet have made it easier for players to bet on the game using Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.