But first some context: Prediction markets have been a sensational hit over the past year. Usage spiked during the elections, and while trading volumes have eased since that peak, they’ve stayed relevant—and didn’t crater to zero after Election Day.The turning pointThe real inflection point for Polymarket was the 2024 U.S. election. I remember watching the traditional polls and then checking Polymarket, which was giving Trump a moderate edge. We ...