2026-01-16 10:41:52

I just looked at on-chain data from Dune Analytics and wanted to figure out what will be hot in 2026. The answer is very clear: prediction markets.

Why? Just look at the data. The daily trading volume of prediction markets is continuously growing, and this is no coincidence.

The wave of InfoFi has already cooled down, and Twitter bots have long been ineffective. People in the crypto space always need to find ways to make money — the next mainstream track is prediction markets. They combine the excitement of betting, the compliance of finance, and can also connect to on-chain ecosystems. From trading data, users are voting with their feet, and funds are continuously flowing in this direction.

Prediction markets are not just about betting on an outcome; they are essentially pricing future events. Wherever there is uncertainty, there are opportunities for prediction markets. In 2026, this track is worth paying attention to.

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AirdropBlackHole

· 5h ago

Will prediction markets become popular? Honestly, some people have been playing this for a while now. It all depends on who can survive until the end. Wait, are you sure this data won't be manipulated? I don't know, anyway, all my USDC is staked in Polymarket, just waiting to see what happens. Another new track, starting from zero again... so tiring. This logic sounds familiar, didn't we say the same during InfoFi? Prediction markets are indeed cool, but the question is, is there enough liquidity? Compliance? Ha, in the crypto world, what compliance are we talking about? Still debating whether to buy the dip or wait and see... Here we go again, another story about the "next mainstream track."

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BuyTheTop

· 6h ago

The prediction market is indeed rising, but will 2026 really become mainstream? I think it's a bit uncertain. Gambling enthusiasts are just betting somewhere else; the essence hasn't changed. The data looks good, but where is the real liquidity... It's another "this time is different" story; the套路 in the crypto world is always the same. I am optimistic about the prediction market, but don't overhype it. Can compliance really be implemented? I'm a bit skeptical. The capital flow is real, but how many can stick around until 2026? Dune data looks good ≠ profit opportunities; be careful with this logic. Feels like we're about to cut new leeks... But honestly, it's much more reliable than that pile of Twitter bot spam.

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CountdownToBroke

· 6h ago

The prediction market is booming, but how many people are really making money from it? Right now, it's all retail investors betting against each other. Good data doesn't necessarily mean easy money. They're coming up with new ways to harvest retail investors again. Sounds nice, but isn't it just gambling with a different name? Feels like we're about to fall into a trap again. The lesson from InfoFi hasn't been learned. Can this wave really sustain growth, or is it just another round of hype?

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MissedTheBoat

· 6h ago

Predicting the race again? I just want to know who hasn't been cut before to believe this set.

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Web3ExplorerLin

· 6h ago

hypothesis: prediction markets are basically just oracle networks finally finding their killer app... bridging the gap between uncertainty and actual price discovery, no cap

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