Leviatán Outclasses Xi Lai Gaming in VCT Americas Playoffs

Leviatán's Valorant team has dealt a blow to Xi Lai Gaming in the VCT Americas playoffs, taking a 13-7 win on Haven in Lower Round 2 of Valorant Masters London 2026. The Chinese squad now faces an uphill battle, needing to win the next map or face elimination.

Despite their impressive qualification for the tournament through the Swiss stage, Xi Lai Gaming's journey has taken a hit. Their appearance at Masters London represents significant progress for the Chinese Valorant scene, but they must now regroup and refocus for the remainder of the competition.

The decline of crypto sponsorship visibility in esports is a notable trend at this year's event. In contrast to 2022 and 2023, when crypto exchanges and blockchain gaming companies were ubiquitous, neither Leviatán nor Xi Lai Gaming carried visible crypto-related sponsorships during their match. However, betting markets on platforms like Coinbase and Kalshi saw significant trading volumes in the hundreds of thousands of dollars around the event.