Study Reveals Only a Small Percentage of Traders Contribute to Prediction Market Accuracy
A recent scandal involving a Green Beret arrested for wagering on a classified US raid may be more than an isolated incident, according to a new study. The research suggests that this individual may represent an extreme example of the small, informed group of traders who drive price movements on platforms like Polymarket, while the broader crowd incurs losses. The study, conducted by researchers …
April 26, 2026, 1:47 p.m.