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How Inflation Is Quietly Eating Your Prediction Market Winnings
Lucas and Luna explore how inflation is quietly eroding the real value of profits from prediction markets, which have surged in popularity. Using the latest CPI data—May's index at 334.0, up from 332.41—they calculate that a $10,000 trading gain is worth about $200 less in purchasing power than a year ago. They discuss how Kalshi traders are betting on gas prices staying high amid U.S.-Iran tensions, and why even savvy forecasters overlook the inflation tax on their winnings. The hosts break down why prediction market profits are especially vulnerable because they're typically…
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