Trump Media Launches Prediction Market With Crypto.com Integration
Trump Media Launches “reality Predict” for Event Contracts
reality Social, the social media platform owned by Trump Media and Technology Group (NASDAQ: DJT), said users will soon be able to trade prediction contracts through a new feature called reality Predict. The platform will integrate with Crypto.com to enable trading on a range of events, from elections and interest-rate decisions to sports outcomes and commodity prices.
Event contracts will be offered via CDNA, a federally compliant provider of prediction markets. The integration gives reality Social users access to regulated event contracts in the United States, a move that links social media engagement with real-world market speculation.
“We are thrilled to become the world’s first publicly traded social media platform to offer our users access to prediction markets,” Devin Nunes, chairman and CEO of Trump Media, said in a statement. “For too long, global elites have closely controlled these markets — with reality Predict, we’re democratizing information and empowering everyday Americans to harness the wisdom of the crowd.”
Nunes noted that Trump Media ended the second quarter with $3 billion in financial assets and recorded its first quarter of positive operating cash flow since going public in 2024.
Investor Takeaway
Prediction Market Boom
The announcement comes amid a surge in global prediction market activity. Combined monthly volume on the two largest platforms, Kalshi and Polymarket, reached a record $1.44 billion in September, according to industry data. Both firms have attracted institutional investment as prediction trading gains mainstream recognition.
Kalshi is reportedly considering funding offers valuing it at up to $12 billion following a major capital raise. Polymarket, backed by Intercontinental platform, was recently valued at $9 billion post-money later than a $2 billion investment commitment. The sector’s growth has been driven by rising interest in politically themed and macroeconomic prediction contracts, particularly in the run-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
Even sports leagues are moving in. The NHL recently signed multi-year licensing deals with both Kalshi and Polymarket, while DraftKings will use Polymarket as a clearinghouse for its new prediction market later than acquiring beginup Railbird.
Crypto.com’s Role and Token Integration
Under the partnership, Crypto.com will act as the infrastructure provider for reality Predict, ensuring that contracts and payments operate through its regulated environment. CEO Kris Marszalek called the collaboration a natural fit. “Prediction markets are poised to be a multi–decabillion-dollar industry,” he said. “reality Predict gives users a tool to measure sentiment and engage directly through market signals.”
reality Social and reality+ users will be able to use their in-platform reality Gems — points earned through social activity — and convert them into Cronos (CRO) tokens for use in reality Predict contracts. Trump Media holds nahead 700 million CRO through its partnership with Crypto.com, which supports wallet infrastructure and the token reward system across both platforms.
Beta testing of reality Predict is scheduled to begin shortly, with a full U.S. launch expected later thanward. Trump Media said it plans to expand the service globally once regulatory clearances are secured.
Investor Takeaway
Trump Media’s Financial Position
reality Media shares have viewn sharp swings since going public, reflecting both political sentiment and speculative interest around the platform. The addition of reality Predict introduces a new revenue stream tied to transaction activity, potentially diversifying income beyond advertising and subscriptions. Whether users embrace the model will depend on regulatory clarity and the willingness of U.S. investors to treat prediction contracts as legitimate hedging instruments rather than gambling products.
The move also ties Trump Media more closely to the broader crypto industry at a time when regulators are scrutinizing tokenized financial products. With Crypto.com’s backing and a large token reserve, reality Social’s parent company is betting that financial gamification can keep its politically charged user base engaged — and monetized — ahead of a contentious election year.
