šØ BREAKING: Prediction Marketsā Spot Volume Up ~29Ć in the Past Year
Data from the latest industry research shows that prediction market trading activity has exploded, with spot volumes increasing by roughly 29 times over the past year ā a signal of mainstreaming adoption and deepening liquidity across platforms.
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š Whatās Driving This Growth
ā¢ Total notional trading volume across prediction markets soared from ~$15.8B in 2024 to over $63.5B in 2025, a more than 4Ć annual increase ā and weekly activity has mirrored that broader trend.ļæ¼
ā¢ Platforms like Kalshi, Polymarket, and Opinion Labs have taken the lead, accounting for most of this volume surge.
ā¢ Growth isnāt limited to politics ā markets now include sports, economics, crypto events, and macro outcomes, drawing in a wider user base.
This isnāt just a flash in the pan ā prediction markets are showing sustained, structural growth across categories.
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š§ Why This Matters
ā Liquidity expansion: Markets once viewed as niche betting platforms are now processing institutional-scale volume, attracting both retail and institutional participants.
ā Mainstream signal markets: The rise in notional trading volume reflects broader trust in using these markets not just for bets, but as indicators of real-world odds on elections, macro policy, sporting events, and economic releases.
ā Infrastructure evolution: With growth, regulatory frameworks and integrated liquidity paths are improving ā making prediction markets more credible and durable as a financial instrument.
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