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Investors Eye Crypto Prediction Markets Amid 25% Downturn

2/2/2026

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Prediction market contracts let investors speculate on future prices of cryptocurrencies, regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
The contracts are similar to trading futures or options.
Despite a downturn, with assets down over 25% in the past 90 days, prediction markets offer a potential profit avenue.
Robinhood Markets and Coinbase Global are entering this space, signaling growing interest, but investors should be cautious.

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Story summary

Prediction market contracts let investors speculate on future prices of cryptocurrencies, regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
The contracts are similar to trading futures or options.
Despite a downturn, with assets down over 25% in the past 90 days, prediction markets offer a potential profit avenue.
Robinhood Markets and Coinbase Global are entering this space, signaling growing interest, but investors should be cautious.