Svmuu News: Data released by a16z crypto shows that weekly trading volume in prediction markets reached $10.8 billion for the first time, setting a new all-time high. This record-breaking growth was driven by a confluence of global events, including the SpaceX IPO, the U.S.-Iran peace agreement, the NBA Finals, and the World Cup. a16z crypto noted that the prediction market has expanded rapidly over the past year; one year ago, weekly trading volume was approximately $500 million, and even during periods of high market activity, it remained below $1 billion; However, trading volume has risen steadily since last fall and has stabilized in the $6 billion to $7 billion range this spring. Even during the current “low-volatility week,” the market’s scale has already significantly exceeded the peak levels seen a year ago, indicating that liquidity and participation in prediction markets are undergoing a sustained structural uptrend.