Looking at prediction market participation through the lens of on-chain data reveals a sobering reality about wealth concentration.
Across roughly 1.7 million trading wallets, the numbers paint a stark picture: • 70% of participants end up as net losers • Only 30% ever book actual profits
The distribution gets even more extreme when you dig into who's actually winning. Less than 0.04% of wallets—essentially a handful of addresses—are capturing over 70% of all profits generated across the entire ecosystem.
What this really shows is how prediction markets, despite their open nature, funnel most gains to a tiny fraction of sophisticated traders while the majority absorb losses. It's a reminder that early-mover advantage, capital, and trading experience create massive friction for casual participants trying to make money in these venues.
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BetterLuckyThanSmart
· 8h ago
Wow, 70% of people are losing money? This is the democratic dream of Web3 haha
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NewDAOdreamer
· 8h ago
70% loss? This data is really heartbreaking, it feels like it's just giving money to the big players.
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TokenSleuth
· 8h ago
70% of people losing money—this data is truly shocking. It feels like market predictions are just a place for whales to suck blood.
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FromMinerToFarmer
· 8h ago
70% loss? This data is really heartbreaking, feels no different from a casino.
Looking at prediction market participation through the lens of on-chain data reveals a sobering reality about wealth concentration.
Across roughly 1.7 million trading wallets, the numbers paint a stark picture:
• 70% of participants end up as net losers
• Only 30% ever book actual profits
The distribution gets even more extreme when you dig into who's actually winning. Less than 0.04% of wallets—essentially a handful of addresses—are capturing over 70% of all profits generated across the entire ecosystem.
What this really shows is how prediction markets, despite their open nature, funnel most gains to a tiny fraction of sophisticated traders while the majority absorb losses. It's a reminder that early-mover advantage, capital, and trading experience create massive friction for casual participants trying to make money in these venues.