Prediction markets are experiencing a sharp acceleration in activity after recording more than $814 million in trading volume in a single day, putting the sector on track to set a new monthly volume record. The surge reflects growing trader engagement, expanding platform competition, and rising interest from both crypto-native users and traditional finance.
Total trading volume across prediction market platforms has already reached approximately $10.5 billion in January, with more than a third of the month still remaining. December’s previous record of $11.5 billion now appears within reach, extending the sector’s streak to six consecutive months of rising activity.
This momentum highlights how prediction markets are transitioning from niche products into a more meaningful segment of digital asset trading.
Established platforms continue to lead, with one major exchange processing over $535 million in daily volume, while another posted around $127 million on the same day. At the same time, newer platforms are gaining traction, capturing nearly $84 million in daily volume and steadily eroding market share from incumbents.
Rising volumes have translated directly into higher revenue. Weekly platform fees surpassed $2.7 million, the highest level on record. More than half of those fees were generated by a fast-growing platform, while short-duration contracts accounted for a significant share of revenue elsewhere.
Notably, prediction markets’ share of overall spot crypto trading has now exceeded 1% for the first time, marking a key milestone.
With new entrants, innovative market structures, and increasing attention from large financial institutions, prediction markets appear to be entering a new growth phase, even as liquidity and regulatory clarity remain ongoing challenges.
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