Why Almost Everyone Loses.. Except a Few Sharks on Prediction Markets https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/polymarket-kalshi-betting-profits-prediction-markets-eb23ac11?mod=mhp Posted by mahend72
mahend72 on May 4, 2026 4:45 am Prediction markets where most people guess… and a few people get rich from those guesses.
ilfollevolo on May 4, 2026 4:49 am Same reason why in crypto few whales cash in all the liquidity while others hold bags forever
newebay2 on May 4, 2026 4:52 am It’s a negative EV game just like most gambling (factoring in the fees) so obviously most people are going to lose unless you have some REAL edge.
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Prediction markets where most people guess… and a few people get rich from those guesses.
Same reason why in crypto few whales cash in all the liquidity while others hold bags forever
It’s a negative EV game just like most gambling (factoring in the fees) so obviously most people are going to lose unless you have some REAL edge.