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Institutional Adoption of Prediction Markets Stuck at the Third Stage

Prediction markets are transitioning from niche platforms focused on elections and sports to mainstream financial tools, as highlighted at Kalshi Research's inaugural conference. While sports still dominate trading volume (around 80%), non-sports categories like macroeconomics, politics, and entertainment are growing faster, signaling a shift from entertainment-based trading to information and risk management tools. Institutions, including Wall Street firms, are increasingly using prediction markets for data reference (Stage 1 adoption), with some progressing to system integration (Stage 2). However, full-scale trading (Stage 3) is limited due to the lack of margin trading, requiring full collateral for positions—a barrier for leverage-dependent entities. Kalshi is working with regulators to introduce margin mechanisms. Key insights from participants like Goldman Sachs and CNBC emphasize the value of real-time pricing for events (e.g., Fed decisions, tariffs), providing benchmarks previously unavailable. The path to maturity mirrors historical financial instruments like options, with expectations that prediction markets will become institutional staples within five years. Political leaders, including Trump and Schumer, now cite Kalshi odds, underscoring its growing influence. The platform rewards domain expertise over traditional finance backgrounds, attracting diverse participants from fields like music and poker. Ultimately, prediction markets are evolving into critical infrastructure for pricing uncertainty.

marsbitIeri 02:27

Institutional Adoption of Prediction Markets Stuck at the Third Stage

marsbitIeri 02:27

Institutional Adoption of Prediction Markets Stuck at the Third Stage

Prediction markets are transitioning from niche platforms focused on elections and sports to mainstream tools for information and risk management. While events like the Super Bowl still dominate trading volume, non-sports categories—such as macroeconomics, politics, and entertainment—are growing faster and attracting institutional interest. Key drivers include the need for real-time benchmarks on uncertain events (e.g., election outcomes or policy changes), which traditional markets lack. Institutions like Goldman Sachs and CNBC are already using prediction market data for decision-making, though most remain in the early stages of adoption. The path to full institutional integration involves three phases: data integration, system compliance, and active trading. The current barrier to large-scale trading is the lack of margin trading, requiring full collateral for positions—a limitation platforms like Kalshi are working to address. Experts compare prediction markets to the early days of options trading, anticipating they will become a standard, if mundane, financial infrastructure. Political leaders and institutions are increasingly referencing these markets, signaling their growing credibility. The future lies in their evolution from speculative arenas to essential tools for hedging and pricing uncertainty.

Odaily星球日报Ieri 02:22

Institutional Adoption of Prediction Markets Stuck at the Third Stage

Odaily星球日报Ieri 02:22

Goldman Sachs Applies for Bitcoin ETF, The Last Wall Street Fortress Falls

Goldman Sachs has applied for a Bitcoin ETF, marking a dramatic shift in Wall Street's stance toward cryptocurrency. The proposed "Goldman Sachs Bitcoin Premium Income ETF" is not a spot ETF but uses a covered call strategy, holding spot Bitcoin ETF shares (like BlackRock's IBIT) while selling call options to generate premium income. This product targets institutional investors seeking yield rather than speculative gains, effectively packaging Bitcoin's volatility into a tradable income asset. This move follows Morgan Stanley's launch of its own spot Bitcoin ETF (MSBT), which attracted $34 million on its first day. With 16,000 financial advisors managing $9.3 trillion in assets, Morgan Stanley's entry signals a broader institutional adoption phase. Meanwhile, Kevin Warsh, a Fed Chair nominee, disclosed investments in crypto infrastructure like Polymarket and Solana, highlighting deepening political and institutional acceptance. Wall Street's reversal—from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon calling Bitcoin a "fraud" in 2017 to major banks now developing crypto products—underscores a pursuit of profit over ideology. The focus has shifted from debating Bitcoin's legitimacy to monetizing its volatility and integrating it into traditional finance, attracting conservative capital and reshaping the asset’s role in portfolios.

marsbit04/15 01:31

Goldman Sachs Applies for Bitcoin ETF, The Last Wall Street Fortress Falls

marsbit04/15 01:31

How Will $12 Trillion in Pension Funds Passively Flood into Bitcoin?

A proposed U.S. Department of Labor rule could open the door for cryptocurrency investments, particularly Bitcoin, within the $12 trillion 401(k) pension market. The rule creates a "safe harbor" provision, protecting plan fiduciaries from personal liability if they follow a specific due diligence process covering performance, fees, liquidity, and other factors. This addresses the key legal barrier that had previously discouraged pension managers from including crypto due to litigation risks under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The primary mechanism for adoption is expected to be through target-date funds, the default investment option for most employees. This means individuals could automatically have 1-3% of their retirement savings allocated to Bitcoin without actively choosing it. Even a small allocation of 0.1% would represent $12 billion, a significant inflow of passive, long-term capital into the crypto asset class. While this regulatory shift is a major milestone, risks remain. The volatility of Bitcoin poses a threat to retirement savings, and the legal safety net provided by the new rule is untested in court. The first lawsuit following a major market downturn will be crucial in determining its ultimate effectiveness. The rule is currently in a public comment period, and full implementation could take years.

marsbit04/09 04:53

How Will $12 Trillion in Pension Funds Passively Flood into Bitcoin?

marsbit04/09 04:53

Research: $35 Trillion in Annual Stablecoin Transaction Volume, How Much is Real Payment?

A joint report by McKinsey and Artemis reveals that only about 1% of the annual $35 trillion stablecoin transaction volume represents real payments, totaling approximately $390 billion. Among these, 58% are B2B transactions—such as cross-border supplier settlements and financial operations—which grew by 733% year-over-year. Consumer usage, including card payments and remittances, remains negligible. The analysis identifies five structural reasons for this institutional dominance: 1) Greater financial efficiency gains for businesses compared to consumers; 2) Programmability benefits B2B workflows but lacks retail applications; 3) Regulatory frameworks favor institutional adoption; 4) Closed-loop B2B systems avoid the chicken-and-egg problem of consumer-merchant networks; 5) Corporate incentives prioritize internal efficiency over downstream consumer adoption. While B2B stablecoin payments are growing rapidly, consumer adoption may remain limited without breakthroughs in usability and regulatory clarity. The report suggests stablecoins may evolve primarily as an institutional settlement layer rather than a mainstream consumer payment tool.

marsbit04/07 03:09

Research: $35 Trillion in Annual Stablecoin Transaction Volume, How Much is Real Payment?

marsbit04/07 03:09

Dialogue with Bloomberg ETF Analyst: Why Bitcoin ETF Holders Did Not Sell During the 50% Plunge

In a recent interview on Coin Stories, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior ETF Analyst James Seyffart discussed the resilience of Bitcoin ETF holders, who largely held their positions despite a 50% price drop, contrary to expectations of panic selling. Seyffart noted that while there was a $9 billion outflow from Bitcoin ETFs starting October 10, it was minor compared to the $250-300 billion inflows prior, and outflows have since reversed by $20-25 billion. He attributed this "diamond hands" behavior to educated investors who understand Bitcoin’s volatility and typically allocate only a small portion (e.g., 1-5%) of their portfolios, leading to rebalancing rather than selling during dips. The conversation also covered the entry of major institutions like Morgan Stanley, which is launching its own Bitcoin ETF, leveraging its vast client assets. Seyffart highlighted the growing efficiency of ETFs, with physical redemptions now allowed, potentially enabling direct Bitcoin transfers to holders in the future. However, he expressed concern over the concentration of Bitcoin custody with Coinbase. Additionally, Seyffart discussed the inverse flow trends between Bitcoin and Gold ETFs recently, with Bitcoin acting more like a risk-on growth asset. He remains optimistic about Bitcoin ETFs eventually surpassing Gold ETFs in size due to Bitcoin’s diverse use cases. Finally, he emphasized the importance of diversification in the current volatile market, where traditional hedges have largely failed, and cash.

marsbit04/05 03:43

Dialogue with Bloomberg ETF Analyst: Why Bitcoin ETF Holders Did Not Sell During the 50% Plunge

marsbit04/05 03:43

Why Strategy CEO sees ‘monster’ demand for Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF

Strategy CEO Phong Le believes the market is underestimating the potential of Morgan Stanley’s upcoming spot Bitcoin ETF (MSBT). He projects that Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, which oversees $8 trillion in assets, could see up to $160 billion in demand if it recommends a 2% Bitcoin allocation—three times the current AUM of BlackRock’s leading IBIT ETF. While Morgan Stanley has so far acted as a distributor for third-party Bitcoin ETFs, it now aims to launch its own ETF to capture both distribution and management fees. According to the firm’s head of crypto, institutional adoption is still early, with current demand largely coming from self-directed investors. However, some caution that the projected $160 billion may be optimistic, especially amid recent outflows from Bitcoin ETFs and macroeconomic uncertainty.

ambcrypto03/21 21:02

Why Strategy CEO sees ‘monster’ demand for Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF

ambcrypto03/21 21:02

Morgan Stanley Drops Bitcoin ETF Bombshell, Who’s Really Behind The Buying?

Morgan Stanley's head of digital assets, Amy Oldenburg, states that Bitcoin ETF adoption is still in its early stages, with 80% of current demand on their platform coming from self-directed investors. The bank, which now allows all wealth clients to invest in Bitcoin ETFs, is preparing to launch its own BTC, ETH, and SOL ETFs. Despite being a late entrant, its massive distribution network positions it for significant demand. On-chain data reveals Jane Street, Susquehanna, and Citadel as top institutional holders of Bitcoin ETFs, with BlackRock ranking 15th. Bitcoin's price is currently around $70,600.

bitcoinist03/21 00:01

Morgan Stanley Drops Bitcoin ETF Bombshell, Who’s Really Behind The Buying?

bitcoinist03/21 00:01

Ironlight Group’s big $21 mln bet on tokenized securities: Worth the hype?

Ironlight Group has secured $21 million in funding from investors including former TD Bank CEO Greg Braca, the Sei Development Foundation, and Laidlaw Private Equity to scale its infrastructure for tokenized securities. The funds will support the development of Ironlight Markets ATS, a platform designed to connect issuance, distribution, and trading of regulated tokenized assets. Laidlaw's managing member emphasized that Ironlight is building critical infrastructure to enable institutional participation in this growing market. The tokenized securities sector is highly competitive, with major players like Securitize, Ondo Finance, and Robinhood already active. However, growth projections are significant: the market is expected to reach between $2 trillion and $11 trillion by 2030, up from the current $27 billion (excluding stablecoins). Tokenized stocks, the fifth-largest segment, recently hit a record $1.05 billion market cap with strong monthly transfer volume and nearly 200,000 holders. Ethereum leads in settlement volume for tokenized securities at nearly $400 million, followed by Solana and BNB Chain. As regulatory clarity improves and adoption accelerates, these blockchain networks may see increased demand. For investors, tracking top settlement layers could provide strategic exposure to the sector’s anticipated expansion.

ambcrypto03/17 23:04

Ironlight Group’s big $21 mln bet on tokenized securities: Worth the hype?

ambcrypto03/17 23:04

Crypto’s Next Expansion Will Be Licensed, Not Borderless

Crypto's next expansion is shifting towards a permissioned growth model rather than borderless, unregulated growth. Jurisdictions like the U.S., U.K., and Hong Kong are implementing structured regulatory frameworks with clear licensing processes, supervisory expectations, and compliance requirements. Stablecoins are central to this shift, as they bridge crypto and traditional finance, attracting stricter oversight. Compliance is no longer an afterthought but integral to product design, affecting exchanges, custodians, and issuers. This transition favors serious firms that can operate under formal supervision, making the environment more investable for institutions while reducing reliance on offshore ambiguity. The era of selective legitimacy prioritizes credible regulatory paths over loose policies.

bitcoinist03/11 22:02

Crypto’s Next Expansion Will Be Licensed, Not Borderless

bitcoinist03/11 22:02

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