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American citizens have traded more than $25 billion dollars across a variety of prediction markets in 2026.

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United States, Chicago

Who
American citizens, U.S. Congress, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Maria Cruz
What
American citizens have traded more than $25 billion dollars across a variety of prediction markets in 2026.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:27:12 GMT · 3h 12m ago
Where
United States, Chicago ·
Why
This rapid growth is largely due to advances in both internet and mobile technology, which make it easier for users to purchase event contracts using an app just like stocks.
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The rapid growth of prediction markets in the US, with trading volumes exceeding $25 billion, indicates a transition towards a mainstream product, prompting regulatory scrutiny from the U.S. Congress and CFTC regarding consumer protection and classification as gambling or financial instruments.

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    American citizens have traded more than $25 billion across prediction markets, encompassing political event contracts, sports outcomes, economic indicators, and entertainment markets.
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