Draftkings CEO Says Prediction Market Wins Are Sinking His Own Stock

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What happened

At a Tuesday industry event, Jason Robins used harsh language to dismiss a Fortune report on a $30 million marketing deal with a departing cofounder as a “total hit piece.

Key facts

  • At a Tuesday industry event, Jason Robins used harsh language to dismiss a Fortune report on a $30 million marketing deal with a departing cofounder as a “total hit piece.
  • Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:30:07 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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Sources

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