Prediction markets are exploding

Activity on prediction platforms has surged, with 191M transactions in March a massive 2,838 YoY increase.
The spike reflects growing demand for trading real-world events, from politics to macro and crypto narratives.
Platforms like Polymarket are becoming key hubs where users speculate not just on prices, but on outcomes.
What used to be niche is quickly turning into a mainstream trading layer blending speculation, news, and markets into one space.