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'The vibes are young male vibes': Why prediction markets attract a certain type
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- Prediction markets, where users bet on future events, are attracting a disproportionate number of young men, appealing to interests in crypto, sports betting, and 'finance bro' culture.
- Despite claims of being a modern way to make money, experts warn of normalized gambling and insider trading, with many users losing money while a few accounts profit significantly.
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Prediction markets, where users bet on future events, are attracting a disproportionate number of young men, appealing to interests in crypto, sports betting, and 'finance bro' culture. Despite claims of being a modern way to make money, experts warn of normalized gambling and insider trading, with many users losing money while a few accounts profit significantly.
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