2026-01-08 20:20:43

A "cold joke" was played on Polymarket: last year, users invested $3.3 million on the topic of Jesus' second coming. Even more interesting, those gamblers who bet "no" back in April achieved an annualized return of 5.5%—a quite steady return in the crypto market. This also indirectly shows how crazy prediction markets can be: as long as you can place a bet, any topic can attract funds.

View Original

This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.

15 Likes

Reward
15
5
Repost
Share

Comment

0/400

DustCollector

· 6h ago

Haha, 3.3 million betting on Jesus' return, I really can't hold it together anymore. Predictive markets are like this—anything can be bet on, and people will throw money at it. 5.5% annualized yield sounds stable, but in reality, it's still a gamble on human nature. As long as a market is opened, funds will flow in—everyone acts the same when they go crazy. Polymarket's system design is brilliant, with maximum temptation. Really, the seemingly meaningless bets are often the most profitable.

View OriginalReply0

VCsSuckMyLiquidity

· 01-08 20:50

Haha, even the Second Coming of Jesus dares to gamble. These people really play everything. --- 5.5% annualized return is considered stable in the crypto world? I can't help but laugh out loud. --- 3.3 million bet on the Second Coming of Jesus. Polymarket is really outrageous. --- As long as there is a betting game, people will rush in. Prediction markets are just so magical. --- Those who can't push actually made money. It's time for reverse operation, everyone. --- Crypto gamblers dare to bet on anything, maybe tomorrow they'll bet on aliens landing. --- A safe 5.5% return? People in the crypto world are really hopeless.

View OriginalReply0

SchroedingerGas

· 01-08 20:50

Jesus' Second Coming can be gambled on too, is this still a prediction market? Purely a casino haha

View OriginalReply0

AllInAlice

· 01-08 20:50

Haha, this is hilarious. You can really bet on anything. --- 3.3 million on Jesus, or go all in on a meme coin. --- 5.5% annualized? Brother, that's considered stable in the crypto world, but I still want to bet for 10x. --- Prediction markets are basically gamblers' paradise; any topic can be financed, it's crazy. --- As long as there's a market, there's money. Polymarket really dares to list anything. --- A steady 5.5% return sounds comfortable, but I prefer to take risks. --- This is the true essence of crypto—liquidity is faith. --- Haha, 3.3 million betting on Jesus' return, prediction markets have long gone crazy.

View OriginalReply0

RektButAlive

· 01-08 20:26

Haha, 3.3 million betting on Jesus' second coming, how idle must they be Prediction markets really dare to gamble on anything, it's crazy 5.5% annualized? That's considered stable in the crypto world, but this theme is outrageous As long as you can bet on it, people will play, the craziness has no ceiling Polymarket is just an upgraded version of a casino, people buy everything

View OriginalReply0