Prediction Markets Smash $50B Monthly Volume During World Cup Frenzy

Prediction markets have set a new record in monthly volume, reaching over $50 billion during the first month of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This growth is attributed to event-contract platforms pulling sports trading into the crypto space.

The World Cup has driven significant interest in prediction markets, with users betting on various outcomes such as match winners and scores. As a result, prediction market volume has surpassed $50 billion for the first time ever.

The rapid growth of prediction markets is also evident in their annual volume, which reached nearly $64 billion in 2025, an increase of over 400% from 2024.