2026-01-09 11:20:32

The ones that truly explode are never those newly launched projects, but rather the batch that has already completed funding.

Just look at the funding landscape of the prediction market in 2025. This list of funding rounds can essentially be seen as a preview of the major prediction market events in 2026. It includes top-tier players capable of stirring up the entire industry, as well as dark horse projects that specialize in niche areas.

The funding tiers are quite clear. In the top tier, Polymarket leads with a funding amount of $2.15 billion, making it an S-class contender with the potential to create market miracles. Next is Kalshi, with $1.48 billion in funding, firmly in the A-level strength. Below that, there are several B-level and lower projects, which, although not as large in scale, each have their own expertise in specific verticals.

Interestingly, this funding list almost covers all the major and minor hot topics in the crypto space this year. Whether it's heavyweight projects that have gone mainstream or finely crafted small and beautiful projects, they all appear in this funding race. S-class projects have the potential to generate explosive growth, while X-class or certain B-level dark horses might also show astonishing growth curves.

In other words, by 2026, who will become the trendsetter in the prediction market is basically predictable from this funding chart.

View Original

This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.

20 Likes

Reward
20
6
Repost
Share

Comment

0/400

BlockchainBrokenPromise

· 01-09 19:03

Raising funds again and again, is it really that impressive? Just look at how many funded projects end up as worthless tokens.

View OriginalReply0

FUD_Whisperer

· 01-09 11:50

Accumulating financing scale still can't change the fact that prediction markets are essentially gambling.

View OriginalReply0

SchrodingerGas

· 01-09 11:46

The financing list is just a manifestation of market efficiency; it should have been viewed this way long ago. Polymarket's 2.15 billion, frankly, is just the winner of the game-theoretic equilibrium. However, Kalshi isn't that simple either. Don't be fooled by the financing numbers; the key is whether on-chain interaction costs can be reduced. This wave of black horse projects is indeed worth digging into, but you need to carefully examine the team's historical transaction records, which are the real on-chain evidence. Large financing amounts ≠ guaranteed victory. Don't forget the counterparty risk. The predicted market landscape in 2026? It's too early to draw conclusions now; sometimes the market is just counterintuitive. Wait, does this financing table mark the time of the testnet snapshot? Missing a cycle makes a big difference.

View OriginalReply0

NftRegretMachine

· 01-09 11:38

I've long known that the funding list is the real weather vane; new projects are basically harvesting machines for retail investors. --- Polymarket's 2.15 billion is indeed impressive, but Kalshi is no pushover either. The true test will be in the subsequent execution. --- It's another round of funding, tiers, and dark horses... Basically, it's a gamble on who can survive until next year. --- The funding list is like a spoiler for the prediction market; those who understand, understand. --- A B-grade dark horse sounds tempting, but in reality, most will still fail. Just avoid getting cut. --- Wait, will prediction markets really explode like this? Or is it just another capital game? --- Looking at the funding list is indeed more reliable than reading the white paper; money doesn't lie. --- Pouring in 2.15 billion, if Polymarket also flops, then the crypto world truly has no hope. --- More funding ≠ guaranteed victory; I've seen too many major funded projects end up failing.

View OriginalReply0

LiquidationKing

· 01-09 11:36

Projects that have secured funding are truly the players in the race; this logic is sound.

View OriginalReply0