Market Overview

Comprehensive analysis of the prediction markets industry, including platform distribution, key trends, and market dynamics.

Market Overview

Prediction Markets Industry

Prediction markets grew from $9B in 2024 to $44B+ in 2025 — 400% growth. Kalshi and Polymarket control 97.5% of volume. Industry moving toward $1T annual volume.

Platform Types

Regulated
1 platform
DeFi Protocols
5 platform
Sports
3 platform

Volume Distribution

Kalshi47.6%
Polymarket39.0%
Rain Protocol8.4%
Novig2.2%
Gnosis Omen0.6%
+ 4 platforms with smaller volume

Key Trends 2025–2026

📈 400% volume growth YoY
🏛️ Kalshi regulatory wins in US
⚽ Sports = largest segment
🤖 AI oracles for resolution
🔗 Multi-chain DeFi expansion
💰 $1T annual volume forecast