Chainalysis says World Cup-related on-chain volume reached about $20B

Chainalysis said in a new report that on-chain transaction volume tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America reached about $20 billion across prediction markets and NFTs. According to the report, total World Cup-related prediction market volume exceeded $20 billion, while NFT trading topped $24 million. Around 400,000 wallets interacted with blockchain-based prediction markets, and $5.7 billion in volume was recorded during the tournament alone. Chainalysis added that HTX, an exchange with Chinese roots, was the largest source of illicit funds flowing into World Cup-related prediction markets by transaction volume, and noted that HTX had previously been sanctioned by UK and EU authorities over allegations it facilitated Russia-related funds.