Markets have always been a way of aggregating collective opinion about the future. Prediction Markets take that idea and make it literal: rather than trading a price chart, you trade on the outcome of a specific real-world event. Will oil close above a set level this week? Will a particular team win the World Cup?…
What is a prediction market? A prediction market is a platform where people trade contracts tied to the outcome of a real-world event. The events can be anything with a clear result. Elections, sports games, economic data, and crypto price levels are all common. Each contract pays out based on whether the event happens. The…
The Bank of Japan has pushed its key interest rate to 1.0%, giving crypto traders a fresh macro signal to factor into Bitcoin, Ethereum and broader risk-asset positioning. TL;DR The BOJ raised its short-term policy rate by 25 basis points to around 1.0%. The decision matters for crypto because Japan sits at the centre of…
Meme coins might see a rebound soon – these new ICO projects are particularly interesting to keep an eye on. Even though major meme coins like Dogecoin are going through a drop, the overall meme market is seeing lots of activity since the start of 2025. With BTC near the $100,000 zone, another rally could…
The crypto market has entered a phase of stability following a tumultuous week marked by significant volatility. In an interview with The Block, Coinbase analysts David Duong and David Han said the crypto market has entered a phase of renewed stability following a tumultuous week marked by significant volatility. This shift towards equilibrium comes after…
SVET Markets Weekly Update - May 22nd–26th Week 21 turned out to be bullish for NASDAQ (o: 12644, c: 12975, +2.6%), as anticipated. It was propelled by Thursday’s surge in semiconductors, fueled by the AI craze. With the PCE Index rising, traders persisted in challenging the FED. Meanwhile, BTC (o: 26731, c: 26767) remained stagnant,…
