A new analysis by Bitget Wallet of 1.29 million Polymarket wallets in Q1 2026 shows how prediction market users actually behave: they arrive via crypto and stay for sports. The finding has practical implications for brokers and fintech platforms building in this space. The data shows a clear user progression, with distinct products driving acquisition and retention at different stages. Crypto markets are where most new users start. Among the smallest traders on the platform — those with the lowest activity levels — crypto accounts for nearly 40% of all trading volume. These are markets that retail users already know, ... (full story)