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World Cup prediction markets hit nearly $50 million in daily on-chain volume, Chainalysis says
Prediction market users generated nearly $50 million in daily on-chain volumes within FIFA World Cup markets at the start of 2026, according to Chainalysis data published July 30. The broader report tracks $20 billion in total crypto flows tied to the tournament, spanning betting, NFT tickets, and other on-chain activity.
Why this matters?
Shows prediction-market activity during major sporting events now generates material on-chain flow that blockchain analytics firms track alongside broader crypto commerce.
The bigger picture
Joins Kalshi's $294 million parlay-loss disclosure and Polymarket's $4.3 billion World Cup tally as on-chain data Congress now cites while weighing a bipartisan Senate ban on sports event contracts.
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