Trading volume on prediction markets has soared in recent months
Prediction market trading volume has risen from under $5 billion monthly in mid 2025 to nearly $24 billion in April 2026, with sports dominating.
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This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Laura Silver, Senior ResearcherChristine Huang, Research AnalystLaura Clancy, Research Assistant Dorene Asare-Marfo, Panel ManagerAlexandra Castillo, Research MethodologistJanakee Chavda, Editorial AssistantAidan Connaughton, Research AssistantMoira Fagan, Research AnalystJanell Fetterolf, Senior ResearcherReem Nadeem, Digital ProducerSneha Gubbala, Research Assistant Michael Keegan, Senior Information […]
This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Richard Wike, Director, Global Attitudes ResearchJanell Fetterolf, Senior ResearcherMoira Fagan, Research AnalystSneha Gubbala, Research Assistant Dorene Asare-Marfo, Panel ManagerSara Atske, Associate Digital ProducerAlexandra Castillo, Research MethodologistJanakee Chavda, Editorial AssistantLaura Clancy, Research AssistantAidan Connaughton, Research AssistantShannon Greenwood, Digital ProducerChristine Huang, […]