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The World Cup is just around the corner, and soccer fans are buzzing with excitement—not just on the pitch, but in the prediction markets too, which have become a hot topic in the crypto space. This isn't just some crypto-level phenomenon; it's an emerging field that combines information with trading. Recently, Coinbase and Binance have rolled out prediction markets to cater to users eager to bet on the outcomes of global events. This trend shows that more and more people want to get in on trading real-world events this way.
The core of prediction markets lies in how they harness collective wisdom to price event outcomes. However, as interest grows, platforms are facing increasing challenges. For instance, Kalshi recently exposed scandals involving candidates betting on their own elections, revealing potential manipulation risks in the market. To tackle this issue, Kalshi has started taking action, fining and suspending the accounts of three participants to uphold market integrity.

Recently, the dynamics of the Perp DEX market have caught the attention of many investors. With the on-chain trading volume fluctuating, especially after Hyperliquid reached a recent peak, many users are adjusting their strategies to adapt to the rapidly changing market. During this time, the trend of chasing airdrops has quietly emerged as a potential opportunity for profit even in a bearish market.
We've noticed a slight dip in overall market trading volume lately, with Hyperliquid's 24-hour trading volume hitting $6.07 billion, still dominating the market. This highlights the strong liquidity capabilities of leading DEX platforms, which is a key factor for investors when managing risk.

In the recent crypto wave, the rise of prediction markets has opened up new perspectives and opportunities for investors. On April 20, at the Rosewood Hotel in Hong Kong, Gate's founder and CEO Dr. Han shared in-depth insights on prediction markets. He pointed out that prediction markets are not just an emerging trading category but also serve as an 'information pricing' tool that connects information and capital. Users express their judgments on event outcomes through trading, which continuously generates collective probability consensus while providing verifiable data to the market.

Prediction markets are gaining traction, attracting attention not just in the crypto space but also in traditional finance. For instance, the partnership between Crypto.com and High Roller Technologies officially introduces prediction markets to the U.S. market, laying a solid foundation for their development. Analysts predict that with the increasing demand for economic, business, and political contracts, the size of prediction markets is expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030.

Hello everyone! Today we are going to talk about the future outlook of cryptocurrency in 2026. Recently, there have been some shocking news that have sparked heated discussions in the crypto community. For example, in early April, the Drift Protocol based on Solana was hacked, resulting in a loss of about $280 million, which is the largest hacking incident this year! Such situations make us ponder which direction the crypto market will develop towards in 2026?

Firstly, the frequent hacking incidents have made us realize the severity of security issues. Just like the recent Drift Protocol and another exchange named Grinex, which also suspended operations due to hacking attacks, resulting in heavy losses. Is this a reminder for us to be more cautious when choosing platforms? More and more projects are facing closure, and platforms focused on NFTs like Foundation announcing suspension have also shocked the market. It seems that the market is struggling, and whether we can stabilize our assets has become the key!