A major regulatory milestone just hit the US crypto market. One platform has become the first venue in America to secure CFTC approval for spot crypto, derivatives trading, and prediction markets all under a single Designated Contract Market license—a trifecta that changes the game.

Yet here's the tension: prediction markets are already moving serious volume. One platform alone processed $6.3 billion in December trading, but pension funds and major institutions remain locked out due to regulatory gaps. Therein lies the trillion-dollar opportunity. With roughly $10 trillion in institutional capital waiting on the sidelines, the real question isn't whether these markets will grow—it's how fast regulators can clear the path for legitimate players to operate.