The Bull Case For Prediction Markets | Ryan & David

Bankless

Oct 09, 2025•1 hr 1 min

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In this episode of Bankless, Ryan and David dive into prediction markets and their place in today’s financial landscape. They unpack how peer-to-peer markets differ from traditional sportsbooks, spotlighting Polymarket and Kalshi, and explore scalability, regulation, and societal impact. Are these markets tools for informed decision-making or just another gambling avenue?

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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES

0:00 Intro to Prediction Markets

2:43 Bankless Summit Announcement

5:32 How Prediction Markets Work

8:06 Who the Big Players Are

14:31 Kalshi’s Breakout and U.S. Access

19:08 Prediction Markets as Media

20:27 How Big Are They Right Now

https://x.com/Polymarket/status/1975528768039985449

https://x.com/shayne_coplan/status/1975534265698812046

https://www.tradingview.com/chart/?symbol=NASDAQ%3ADKNG