4 Predictions for, Yep, Crypto Prediction Markets in 2026

Prediction markets are now one of the fastest-growing segments of the fintech industry. Trading volume began to spike in 2025 and has really taken off in 2026. On a weekly basis, nearly $6 billion in prediction markets contracts are now traded on platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. So what can crypto market participants expect in 2026? Here are four big predictions for where things are headed over the next year. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are t ...