2026 World Cup Generates $20 Billion in On-Chain Prediction Market Volume, Over 400,000 Wallets Participate in Betting
2026-07-30 21:16
Odaily Planet Daily News Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has revealed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup generated $20 billion in blockchain prediction market volume, along with $24 million in digital collectible transactions, with over 400,000 wallets participating in on-chain betting.
The aforementioned $20 billion in volume includes transactions both before and during the tournament, with betting volume during the five-week World Cup period totaling approximately $5.7 billion. World Cup-related markets accounted for about 63% of all prediction market activity during that period.
Chainalysis stated that users from every continent except Antarctica participated in World Cup prediction markets. The United States and China generated the highest attributable transaction volumes, followed by Canada, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.
Chainalysis disclosed that wallets associated with illicit actors accounted for less than 1% of all wallets participating in World Cup prediction markets. However, it identified approximately $5.4 million in funds originating from sanctioned entities and other illegal sources. During the tournament, fans traded approximately $24 million worth of NFTs through FIFA Collect, and the platform distributed over 100,000 match tickets.
The aforementioned $20 billion in volume includes transactions both before and during the tournament, with betting volume during the five-week World Cup period totaling approximately $5.7 billion. World Cup-related markets accounted for about 63% of all prediction market activity during that period.
Chainalysis stated that users from every continent except Antarctica participated in World Cup prediction markets. The United States and China generated the highest attributable transaction volumes, followed by Canada, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.
Chainalysis disclosed that wallets associated with illicit actors accounted for less than 1% of all wallets participating in World Cup prediction markets. However, it identified approximately $5.4 million in funds originating from sanctioned entities and other illegal sources. During the tournament, fans traded approximately $24 million worth of NFTs through FIFA Collect, and the platform distributed over 100,000 match tickets.
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