Odaily Planet Daily reports that blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis revealed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup generated $20 billion in blockchain prediction market trading volume and drove $24 million in digital collectibles transactions, with over 400,000 wallets participating in on-chain betting. This $20 billion in trading volume includes transactions before and during the tournament, with approximately $5.7 billion wagered during the five-week World Cup period. World Cup-related markets accounted for about 63% of all prediction market activity during this time. Chainalysis noted that users from all continents except Antarctica participated in the World Cup prediction markets, with the United States and China generating the highest attributable trading volumes, followed by Canada, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. Chainalysis disclosed that wallets associated with illicit actors represented less than 1% of those participating in the World Cup prediction markets, but identified approximately $5.4 million in funds flowing from sanctioned entities and other illicit sources. During the tournament, fans traded about $24 million in NFTs via FIFA Collect, and the platform distributed over 100,000 match tickets.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup generates $2 billion in on-chain prediction market volume.
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On-chain data shows the 2026 FIFA World Cup generated $20 billion in blockchain prediction market volume, with over 400,000 wallets placing bets. Chainalysis reported $5.7 billion was wagered during the five-week event, accounting for 63% of total on-chain activity. The U.S. and China led in transaction volume, followed by Canada, Thailand, and the U.K. On-chain analysis also identified $540,000 in funds from sanctioned sources. Fans transacted $24 million in NFTs via FIFA Collect, and over 100,000 tickets were distributed.
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