Understanding crypto prediction markets: how they work, their advantages and limitations

Understanding crypto prediction markets: how they work, their advantages and limitations
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Decentralised prediction markets, such as Polymarket, are turning the anticipation of global events on its head. From crypto to forecasting, find out how these platforms are revolutionising probability.

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Grégory Raymond

Grégory Raymond is Head of Research and co-founder of The Big Whale. A specialist at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets, he has been covering the regulatory, institutional and technological developments of the sector since 2017 for an audience of decision-makers: ,banks, asset managers and fintechs. He is also the author of Bitcoin & Cryptos: L'enjeu du siècle (Talent Éditions, 2025), a book built around interviews with key figures from the ecosystem.

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Gaël C

Gaël Courrège is an Analyst at The Big Whale, where he focuses on decentralized finance. His work centers on DeFi research and analysis, with published pieces covering topics including decentralized stablecoins, DeFi lending markets, prediction markets, and yield-generating protocols such as Ethena, Aerodrome, Sky, and Maker. Prior to his current role, he has a background in design, marketing, and web projects.

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