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Galaxy Finds 7 in 10 Polymarket Retail Traders Lost Money

CryptoPotato·October 4, 2026·1 min read
Galaxy Finds 7 in 10 Polymarket Retail Traders Lost Money

Galaxy analyzed 2.9 million human-paced Polymarket accounts and found seven in ten retail traders lost money. Sports bettors performed worst among major categories, while other segments also struggled. The study highlights the difficulty of profiting in prediction markets, where most participants end up with losses rather than gains.

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