A new report from Bitget and Polymarket reveals that prediction markets are evolving into a $240 billion industry driven by retail users who are trading more frequently on everything from crypto to politics.
Retail-Driven Market Expansion
According to the report, retail traders are the primary force behind the industry’s growth, with increased trading activity across multiple asset classes and event categories. The expansion reflects a broader shift in how prediction markets are being adopted beyond traditional financial speculation.
Diverse Trading Scope
The report indicates that prediction market activity now spans both cryptocurrency and political events, demonstrating the breadth of retail user engagement across traditionally separate sectors.
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