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World Cup Betting Sends Prediction Markets to Record Volumes — $2 Billion on One New Platform Alone
CNBC·Sunday, 5 July 2026
Trading volumes on prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket both hit record highs in June, driven largely by 2026 FIFA World Cup betting. A newer platform called Rothera managed $2 billion in volume. The numbers show prediction markets are moving from niche to mainstream financial activity.
Why It Matters
Prediction markets are increasingly being watched by regulators and investors globally as an alternative data source for financial forecasting, including inflation and election outcomes.
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