Deep Dive
1. Binance Lists SLP Perpetuals (23 July 2025)
Overview:
Binance Futures launched SLPUSDT perpetual contracts with 75x leverage, settling in USDT. This followed SLP’s July 2025 price rebound (+70% in 30 days) and aligns with Axie Infinity’s push to position SLP as a “deflationary gaming-meme hybrid.” Open interest surged to $11.59M post-listing.
What this means:
Bullish for SLP liquidity as derivatives markets attract short-term traders, but risky given high leverage amplifies volatility. The move signals Binance’s confidence in SLP’s trading demand despite Axie’s declining daily users (-82% from 2022 peaks). (Binance)
2. Axie IP Dispute Heats Up (20 May 2025)
Overview:
Sky Mavis accused Sui-based game Seed Go of replicating Axie Infinity’s NFT breeding mechanics and blob-like character designs. Seed Go’s SLOVE token mirrors SLP’s utility, potentially fragmenting Axie’s play-to-earn user base.
What this means:
Bearish for SLP if Seed Go gains traction, as competition could dilute Axie’s ecosystem dominance. However, Sky Mavis’ legal pressure may deter copycats, preserving SLP’s role in Axie’s $1.3B revenue-generating ecosystem. (Blockworks)
3. SLP Surges 70% in 30 Days (24 July 2025)
Overview:
SLP rallied from $0.0013 to $0.0022 in July 2025 amid rumors of an Axie Infinity breeding fee reduction and airdrop campaigns targeting SLP holders. Daily trading volume hit $203M, though 24h liquidations reached $96.78K during pullbacks.
What this means:
Neutral short-term – the rally lacks fundamental drivers beyond speculation. Metrics like RSI (undefined due to extreme volatility) and Fear & Greed (74/100) suggest overextension. Sustainability hinges on Axie’s user growth, which remains sluggish at 400K DAU. (Tokocrypto)
Conclusion
SLP’s trajectory balances exchange-driven liquidity against ecosystem risks, with Binance’s leverage play offset by Axie’s IP battles. Will Axie’s pivot to “Origin” (free-to-play) revive SLP utility, or will speculative trading drown out its original use case?