Prediction markets reach record volumes in January

2026-02-14 19:12:39

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January marked a turning point for prediction markets. According to NS3.AI, trading volumes surpassed $12 billion, reaching an unprecedented level in industry history.

What is particularly impressive is the broad distribution of these trading activities. Leading platforms such as Kalshi, Polymarket, Opinion, and Probable each recorded volumes of over $1 billion. This success is relatively evenly spread across multiple providers, indicating growing confidence in decentralized prediction systems.

Alongside the trading volumes, these markets generated over $11 million in fees on the blockchain during the same period. These high on-chain fees highlight the intense activity and liquidity attracted by these platforms. The rapid growth signals that prediction markets are increasingly gaining importance as an established segment in the decentralized finance sector, attracting more users and institutional participants.

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