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The "Truth Machine" That Takes Your Money

Diego·June 12, 2026·Twitter
prediction markets get their accuracy from 3% skilled traders while 84% lose money

Why It's Worth Reading

Synthesizes four datasets — accuracy metrics, trader PnL, volume concentration, and skill classification — to reveal prediction markets' real structure: a 3% skilled minority drives the accuracy while 84% of traders lose money. A data-rich challenge to the 'wisdom of crowds' narrative.

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Platforms mentioned: Polymarket, Kalshi

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