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Bitcoin prediction markets drained $1.28M from traders, Stanford finds

The Cryptonomist·July 15, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin prediction markets drained $1.28M from traders, Stanford finds

Stanford researchers found that short-duration Bitcoin prediction markets on Polymarket drained $1.28 million from traders due to spot price manipulation opportunities. The study, also involving Singapore Management University, examined five-minute Bitcoin markets settling via Chainlink. Researchers suggest a simpler fix than expected to address the structural vulnerability.

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