U.S. Citadel Considers Entry into Prediction Markets as a Hedge Against Geopolitical Risks

Traditional Financial Giants Accelerate Entry into Prediction Markets

U.S. market maker giant Citadel Securities is considering providing liquidity to the rapidly expanding prediction market sector.

The company's president, Jim Esposito, pointed out that prediction markets could meet the demand of institutional investors for hedging against risks such as geopolitical uncertainties. The annual transaction volume of prediction markets is expected to grow from $51 billion in 2025 to $240 billion in 2026...