ME News reports that, as of July 31 (UTC+8), according to a Chainalysis report, the 2026 World Cup has generated $20 billion in on-chain prediction market trading volume since January, along with $24 million in digital collectibles trading volume since May 2025. During the five-week tournament period, nearly 400,000 wallets interacted with on-chain prediction markets, producing approximately $5.7 billion in trading volume, with World Cup-related markets accounting for 63% of the total prediction market volume during the same period. Additionally, FIFA’s official digital collectibles platform, FIFA Collect, allows approximately 100,000 fans to exchange digital assets for match tickets; its stringent KYC process ensures the platform has had virtually no exposure to illicit funds compared to decentralized prediction markets. (Source: ChainCatcher)
2026 FIFA World Cup Drives $20 Billion in On-Chain Prediction Market Volume
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On-chain data shows that the 2026 FIFA World Cup has generated $20 billion in on-chain prediction market volume since January, with 400,000 active wallets over five weeks. An additional $24 million in NFT trading volume was recorded since May 2025. FIFA Collect, the official NFT platform, enabled 100,000 fans to redeem tickets using digital assets, with KYC checks in place to prevent exposure to illicit funds. On-chain analysis confirms the event’s significant impact on blockchain engagement.
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