Portfolio manager Brian Jacobs warns that prediction market volume will surge to 240 billion dollars in 2026, driven by sports betting dominance, urging advisors to treat it as entertainment rather than investing.
Charles Schwab Corp. is evaluating the launch of prediction markets specifically tied to financial events. President and CEO Rick Wurster…
Billionaire John Arnold warns that sports prediction markets are fueling addiction and financial ruin among young men through seamless apps and rapid-fire parlay bets. He demands stronger guardrails now.
Iran’s declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open sent oil prediction markets into turmoil, with volumes surging and probabilities swinging sharply toward rapid normalization of shipping traffic.
Fanatics is accelerating its push into sports prediction markets, with CEO Michael Rubin championing tax-efficient trading on live sports events through the new Fanatics Markets platform.
Traders on Polymarket now give a 40% chance of zero Fed rate cuts in 2026, signaling a sharp hawkish shift as inflation concerns and energy prices reshape monetary policy expectations.
Prediction markets have dramatically slashed 2026 recession odds to just 28%, a sharp drop fueled by strong jobs data and Middle East ceasefire hopes. Traders are shifting fast.
High Roller Technologies (NYSE: ROLR) shares surged as much as 130% on April 14, 2026, after the online casino operator executed a definitive agreement with Crypto.com to launch U.S. event-based prediction markets across finance, sports, and entertainment.
Kalshi has launched IC360 SelfExclude, the first cross-platform self-exclusion program for prediction markets, allowing traders to set deposit caps, trading breaks, and voluntary opt-outs across multiple platforms in one step.
Vizo and Pumpcade are reshaping prediction markets with AI-native tools and instant-resolution betting. These innovative platforms turn breaking headlines into fast, structured trades packed with real financial excitement.
