Jeffrey Sprecher, CEO of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), said that more than half of the firm's clients are showing interest in prediction ma...

Jeffrey Sprecher, CEO of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), said that more than half of the firm's clients are showing interest in prediction markets like the crypto-based Polymarket, Bloomberg reported. He explained that while these clients have traditionally invested in commodities such as oil, gas, and cocoa, the atmosphere has recently changed significantly. In October, ICE announced a $2 billion investment in Polymarket and a plan to collaborate on future tokenization initiatives.

ICE CEO: Over half of our clients are interested in prediction markets

The recent market has been truly stagnant, with frequent fluctuations and erratic price swings, effectively eroding liquidity and leaving no clear direction.

Let's summarize what the top analysts are saying: During this period, resting is better than frequent trading. Maintaining your understanding is key; inaction is the best strategy.

Current Market Situation: High-Level Consolidation and "Washout"

- Current Market Situation: BTC is currently consolidating in the 85k-90k range, characterized by frequent "V-shaped" price swings (rapid up-and-down V-shaped reversals). Essentially, this is the main players clearing out high-leverage contracts and reaping profits from short-term traders.

- Supply and Demand Structure: Sellers are showing strength...

Market Overview | BTC

Are prediction markets simply well-packaged gambling, or a revolutionary innovation?

The debate seems to have strayed from the core issue.

This article, originally written by @0xJeff and translated and personally interpreted by @anymose, retains only the general meaning; for the original flavor, please refer to the original text.

01 When Risk is Packaged as Entertainment
The US is sliding into the abyss of "hyper-gambling": The market is flooded with sports betting apps optimized for teenagers, one-click prediction markets, and even absurd apps that use coin tosses to decide whether to double rent… Risk is blatantly packaged as entertainment, a sad reality.

Gambling has existed since ancient times:...

What are gamblers thinking?

The crypto market is heading into the final weekend of 2025, and before the new year begins, there are still opportunities for altcoins to grow further.

Leading the way is Pippin (PIPPIN), the following three altcoins are very promising...