Study Reveals That Only a Small Percentage of Informed Traders Drive Accuracy in Prediction Markets
A recent scandal involving a Green Beret accused of betting on a classified US raid may be more than an isolated incident, as a new study indicates that a small group of informed traders, like the soldier, are actually responsible for driving prices on platforms like Polymarket, while the majority of users incur losses. The study, conducted by researchers from London Business School and Yale, anaā¦
April 26, 2026, 1:47 p.m.