Prediction Markets Hit Record $123B Volume in October, 643M Trades
Prediction markets recorded their highest-ever monthly trading volume and trade count in October.
Prediction markets recorded their highest-ever monthly trading volume and trade count in October. JUST (JST) is trading at ₹13.29 ($0.1397), up 0.6% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Cryptopolitan, with live market data added, as of Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:30:01 UTC.
This surge highlights the growing interest and liquidity in prediction markets, which could attract more users and institutional attention to this niche sector.
- Prediction markets reached $123.3B in trading volume in October.
- The number of trades hit 643 million, a new monthly record.
- Volume grew by 53.9% from the previous high in September.
- Crypto Prediction Markets Hit $2.7B Weekly Volume Record
- Prediction Markets Hit Record $123B Volume in October, 643M Trades — this brief
Prediction markets experienced unprecedented growth in October, with trading volume exceeding $123 billion for the first time. According to data from Artemis, the sector's monthly trading volume reached $123.3 billion, marking a significant increase from the previous high set in September.
The number of trades also hit a new record, with 643 million transactions recorded during the month. This surge in activity suggests a growing interest in prediction markets, which allow users to bet on the outcomes of future events.
The data from Artemis indicates a 53.9% growth in volume compared to the previous record set in September, underscoring the rapid expansion of this sector. The increase in both volume and trade count suggests a maturing market with potentially increased user engagement and liquidity.
In the broader crypto market, the total market cap stands at $2.68 trillion, with 
Bitcoin showing a modest 24-hour gain of 0.26%. The Fear & Greed index remains in 'Fear' territory at 37, reflecting the cautious sentiment currently prevailing in the market.
The growth in prediction markets could be a sign of increasing diversification within the crypto space. As more users and institutional players explore these markets, it will be important to monitor whether this trend continues and what impact it might have on the broader crypto ecosystem.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, JUST (JST) has moved from ₹13.21$0.1389 to ₹13.29$0.1397 — +0.61%.
The chart plots JST's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 JST ≈ ₹14.5 (about $0.1397), up 2.5% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.1% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · November 2, 2026.
Token Times reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.
Prediction Markets Hit Record $123B Volume in October, 643M — questions & answers
What is the new record for prediction market trading volume?
Prediction markets reached $123.3 billion in trading volume in October.
How many trades were recorded in October?
The number of trades hit 643 million in October.
What was the growth in volume compared to the previous month?
Volume grew by 53.9% from the previous high in September.
How much is 1 JUST worth in rupee today?
About ₹14.5 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.1397. The rupee price moves with both JST's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our JUST in rupee page for any amount.
Has JUST's price moved since this brief was published?
JST is up 0.61% since this brief first published — trading at ₹13.29 ($0.1397) now versus ₹13.21 ($0.1389) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Cryptopolitan. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.