Monthly prediction market volume hits $25.7B as user activity shifts beyond one-off events

CoinTelegraph3h agoUpdated 2h ago
Monthly prediction market volume hits $25.7B as user activity shifts beyond one-off events
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Prediction market monthly volume surged to $25.7 billion in March, with retail traders comprising over 80% of users. Average active days per user jumped from 2.5 to 9.9 quarterly, signaling sustained engagement beyond one-off events. Sports betting dominated at $10.1 billion, followed by political markets. Industry projections estimate $240 billion annual volume this year, reflecting mainstream adoption of onchain prediction platforms like Polymarket.

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