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Why Kaia (KAIA) Is Surging Today: Gaming Launch Fuels 41% Rally

Why Kaia (KAIA) Is Surging Today: Gaming Launch Fuels 41% Rally

CoinEditionCoinEdition2026/01/24 09:51
By:CoinEdition

Kaia (KAIA) recorded a sharp rally, rising more than 41% in 24 hours, even as the broader cryptocurrency market remained largely unchanged.

The price surge was backed by a strong jump in trading volume to above $125 million, a strong signal that the move is being driven by real buying interest rather than short-term speculation.

Several factors appear to be coming together to fuel KAIA’s breakout.

The catalyst behind the rally is the launch of “Magic Squad,” a hybrid Web3 game developed by Metabora Games.

The game went live on the Dapp Portal operated by Line Next, which is integrated with the Kaia blockchain.

What makes this launch important is usability. Players can make in-game purchases using crypto without needing to hold KAIA for transaction fees, thanks to Kaia’s gas abstraction feature. This lowers friction for new users and supports higher transaction volumes on the network.

Beyond today’s headlines, Kaia has benefited from steady ecosystem development over recent days.

  • Network upgrades that improved efficiency and validator incentives
  • Approval for USDT usage on Kaia under Abu Dhabi Global Market
  • Expansion into Southeast Asia, with USDT on Kaia now live on Bitazza, enabling faster settlements in one of the region’s active digital asset markets
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Kaia is also positioning itself in areas such as real-world asset tokenization, AI-driven applications, and institutional-grade stablecoin infrastructure, including efforts to bring the Korean won onchain through regional partnerships.

Why Kaia (KAIA) Is Surging Today: Gaming Launch Fuels 41% Rally image 0 Source: TradingView

Technical indicators such as the RSI and MACD point to a bullish outlook for Kaia. The RSI stands at 69.74, signaling strong buying momentum and approaching overbought territory, while the MACD line remains above the signal line with green histograms, reinforcing the bullish trend.

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