They quit their day jobs to bet on current events. A look inside the prediction market mania
- Posted on January 17, 2026
- By NPR
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They quit their day jobs to bet on current events. A look inside the prediction market mania
Prediction market apps are thriving in Trump's second term, with traders betting on migrant deportations to election outcomes. A community of young, mostly male and very online traders are driving the industry's bonanza.
