[a16z crypto: Resonance of multiple events such as the World Cup drives prediction market weekly trading volume to a record high] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on June 20, a16z crypto disclosed data showing that the weekly trading volume of prediction markets reached $10.8 billion for the first time, setting a new historical record. This record-breaking growth was driven by the overlap of multiple global events, including the SpaceX IPO, the U.S.-Iran peace agreement, the NBA Finals, and the World Cup. a16z crypto pointed out that the scale of prediction markets has rapidly expanded over the past year. A year ago, weekly trading volume was approximately $500 million, and even during active market periods, weekly trading volume was below $1 billion. Since last fall, trading volume has steadily increased, stabilizing in the $6 billion to $7 billion range this spring. Even during the current "low-volatility weeks," the market scale has significantly surpassed peak levels from a year ago, indicating that liquidity and participation in prediction markets are undergoing sustained structural growth.