Prediction Market Surpasses $25.7 Billion in Monthly Trading Volume..."Whales Moved When Accused of Speculation"

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Virtual asset-based prediction markets are experiencing explosive growth, emerging as an alternative to mainstream finance.

According to a report by virtual asset specialized media CoinTelegraph on April 29 (local time), the monthly trading volume of prediction markets has surpassed $25.7 billion. This is a result of a dramatic increase in individual investor activity. As volatility in the overall virtual asset market increases, there has been a surge in demand to bet on real-world economic events.

Polymarket is at the heart of this growth. Polymarket is a decentralized prediction platform that provides services for predicting the outcomes of various social events. With major events such as key elections and sports games occurring one after another since 2026, user inflow has accelerated. Experts evaluate prediction markets as serving as indicators that show the results of collective intelligence in real-time, going beyond mere gambling. In particular, investors sensitive to Bitcoin (BTC) price movements are expanding their portfolios into prediction markets.

High transparency compared to traditional betting markets is also cited as a strength. All transaction details are transparently disclosed using blockchain technology. The low potential for manipulation and inexpensive fees lead to high preference among individual investors. Institutional investors have also begun to utilize prediction market data as a supplementary indicator for market analysis. As capital inflow increases, market liquidity is also maintaining its highest levels ever.

Changes in the global regulatory environment have also contributed to market growth. Uncertainty has been resolved as some countries have established legal guidelines for prediction markets. Investors are participating more actively in trading within a clearer regulatory framework. The growth of prediction markets has become an opportunity to expand the utility of the virtual asset ecosystem into real life. Major virtual assets, including XRP, are also being adopted as payment methods within prediction markets, expanding their reach.

The activation of prediction markets suggests new possibilities for the data economy. Data generated from the predictions of numerous participants becomes an asset that enhances the accuracy of future forecasts. In the future, with technological advancement, more complex and diverse forms of prediction products are expected to emerge. Virtual asset analysts predict that prediction markets will become an innovative tool for resolving information asymmetry in financial markets.

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