Last 1 week in Prediction Markets have been absolutely buzzing with total volume making a new all time high, Institution starting to take the whole niche seriously. Being said last week also saw PRED team launching final incentivised campaign. Let’s take a deeper look 👇

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Key News From Last Week

Record Activity & Volume Trends

• Kalshi and Polymarket reportedly set new weekly trading volume records (≈$5.9 billion) with sports bets driving significant portions of that growth — showing how big these markets are already becoming.
• Short sellers and analysts have flagged that prediction markets pose competitive threats to traditional sportsbooks like DraftKings, especially as platforms expand features like parlays and props.

Big Deals, Partnerships & Industry Growth

• Polymarket inks multiyear deal with Major League Soccer (MLS). This is a major partnership for prediction markets with a top U.S. sports league, including plans to show live prediction odds during MLS matches and tournament play — a big validation for the industry’s presence in mainstream sports.

Industry Momentum & Institutional Attention

• Media and financial outlets reported on broad advances in prediction markets, including new offerings on major exchanges and signals of evolving regulatory approaches.