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World Cup Shatters Prediction Market Records | Bitcoin and Crypto News
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup shattered records in prediction markets, drawing $20 billion in bets across 400,000 wallets — far outpacing even the 2024 U.S. election. Fans wagered on everything from tournament winners to Ronaldo’s emotional exit, fueling a booming blockchain-driven betting scene led by Polymarket ($15B valuation) and rival Kalshi (aiming for $40B). With events like the Super Bowl and March Madness also raking in over $1 billion each, decentralized prediction markets are exploding into mainstream finance.
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