Prediction Markets

Explosive VOLUME (monthly peaked ~$25.7B) but the catch: leaders are private (Kalshi) or token-less (Polymarket). The investable edge is the infra layer (oracles, liquidity) and positioning for an eventual Polymarket token. Series above = monthly VOLUME ($B), not market cap.

Prediction Markets

EMERGING
Monthly volume (peak)
$25.7B
12-mo trend
+150%
3-mo accel
+127 pts
1Polymarket97% of political volume; token widely anticipated (no token yet)
2KalshiRegulated; $178B annualized volume (private, $22B val)
3MyriadMedia-integrated prediction markets; early
4LimitlessOn-chain, mobile-first; early
5Azuro / infraLiquidity + settlement layer for prediction dApps

Sports predictionFastest-growing vertical (World Cup etc.)

Resolution oraclesHow to actually invest — infra picks up value

Prediction-market ETFsRegulatory scrutiny = catalyst either way

Event-driven / newsPolymarket's political moat

Thesis: Explosive VOLUME (monthly peaked ~$25.7B) but the catch: leaders are private (Kalshi) or token-less (Polymarket). The investable edge is the infra layer (oracles, liquidity) and positioning for an eventual Polymarket token. Series above = monthly VOLUME ($B), not market cap.

FAQ

Is Prediction Markets still growing in 2026?
Explosive VOLUME (monthly peaked ~$25.7B) but the catch: leaders are private (Kalshi) or token-less (Polymarket). The investable edge is the infra layer (oracles, liquidity) and positioning for an eventual Polymarket token. Series above = monthly VOLUME ($B), not market cap.
What are the top Prediction Markets projects?
Polymarket, Kalshi, Myriad, Limitless, Azuro / infra.
What are the emerging niches in Prediction Markets?
Sports prediction (Fastest-growing vertical (World Cup etc.)) Resolution oracles (How to actually invest — infra picks up value) Prediction-market ETFs (Regulatory scrutiny = catalyst either way) Event-driven / news (Polymarket's political moat)

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