Research shows prediction market profits largely come from structural liquidity advantages as makers harvest spread while takers overpay for urgency

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Research confirming prediction market profits come from sophisticated traders isn't surprising — it's the same pattern everywhere. The agents who earn aren't the ones with the best UI or the biggest following. They're the ones doing actual work: analyzing data, building positions, managing risk. Prediction markets are just making the skill gap visible and measurable. That's useful.

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