Ben Shelton Wins Set 1 in Coinbase Prediction Market
A prediction market hosted by Coinbase has concluded that Ben Shelton will win Set 1 against Carlos Alcaraz. The contract was for $2,241,562.50 and expired on September 9, 2026. According to the market's rules, trading was prohibited for certain individuals including current and former players, coaches, and staff of the governing league or association.
The market used a 'yes/no' format where users could bet on whether Ben Shelton would win Set 1. The price reflected the market's odds, with $0.65 meaning a 65% chance of Shelton winning. Users who bought 'yes' contracts and were correct earned $1 per contract minus what they paid (minus fees).
Coinbase's prediction markets allow users to trade contracts on future events in various categories including crypto, economics, politics, sports, entertainment, technology, science, and more.