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Blockchain analysis suggests artificial volume on the official 2026 World Cup prediction partner.
Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 21 October 2026
ADI Predictstreet holds an official partnership with Fifa for the upcoming World Cup. Recent blockchain data analysis raises serious questions about the authenticity of the trading activity on the platform. Investigators found that millions of dollars in trades might originate from wallets linked directly to the company.
Blockchain data reveals suspicious patterns
An extensive investigation showed that a vast majority of trading volume came from a small cluster of crypto wallets. These specific accounts were funded by a single address that also collected platform fees. Such behavior strongly resembles wash trading, where connected accounts trade with each other to fake high market demand.
Regulatory response from Gibraltar
The platform holds a gambling license in Gibraltar. The local gambling commissioner conducted a preliminary review and found no breaches of rules against self trading. Regulators also noted they found no evidence of direct harm to consumers so far.
Ambitions for football betting
The company launched earlier this year with big plans to integrate prediction markets into major sports events. Partnerships with streaming platforms aimed to bring live odds and interactive markets directly to viewers. These new findings threaten to damage trust in the platform and slow down those expansion plans.
Bettors should carefully evaluate the liquidity and integrity of prediction markets before placing funds on platforms facing regulatory scrutiny.