28 Feb 2026 04:20 UTC - by The Motley Fool
• As prediction markets continue to go mainstream, they are following the same trajectory as crypto. • Wall Street firms and top fintech companies are now embracing prediction markets, much as they began to embrace crypto five years ago. • Options for investing directly in prediction market companies remain limited, but new ETFs are launching soon. Suddenly, prediction markets are everywhere. It's not just professional investors attempting to predict the trajectory of the economy or the stock market, it's everyday people attempting to predict the outcomes of sporting events, elections, and even geopolitical standoffs.