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Most prediction market contracts have low volume, leaving users exposed to volatility and bots

Thursday, July 2, 2026


Prediction market trading volume has increased overall, though individual market contracts vary widely in activity levels. Some contracts operate with total volumes below $10,000. Low-volume markets can experience wider price swings between trades. The volume disparity across contracts reflects uneven participant interest in different prediction topics.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/02/prediction-markets-mostly-have-thinly-traded-contracts-.html

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