Prediction markets really took off during 2025. I've been diving into them myself—using them during the Dutch elections, tracking the World Darts Championship outcomes, and yeah, while trading Bitcoin and Ethereum too. It's honestly changed how I approach market timing and event outcomes. So when major players in the space start collaborating with institutional finance—like Polymarket's recent partnership with major Wall Street institutions—that feels like a genuine inflection point. This isn't just niche anymore.