Prediction Markets Hit $68B in a Month as Sportsbook Stocks Sink

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What happened

Trading on sports prediction markets nearly doubled in the month football returned, while shares of the two biggest U.S. sportsbook operators fell to multi-year lows.

Kalshi still dominates the market, though rivals are growing faster.

Key facts

  • Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:30:19 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

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