Prediction Markets Hit Record $2.7M in Weekly Fees, Led by Opinion and Polymarket

News Flash 2026-01-21 05:45

Prediction markets achieved a record-breaking week, generating over $2.7 million in fees, driven by increased activity on platforms like Opinion and Polymarket. Opinion led the charge, accounting for 54.3% of total fees with over $1.5 million, as trading volumes averaged $115.6 million, marking a 2.5% weekly and 33% monthly increase. Polymarket also saw significant growth, particularly in its 15-minute up/down markets, which contributed $787,000 in fees, representing 28.4% of the sector's total. Kalshi maintained its position as the largest platform by market share, capturing 52.6% of the seven-day volume with a weekly average of $307.6 million. Smaller platforms like Probable and Predict Fun also showed rapid growth, indicating a maturing prediction market landscape with rising liquidity and engagement. The data highlights the increasing importance of short-term trading formats and opinion-driven markets in driving sector growth.

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