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The post The $40 Million ‘Free Money’ Glitch in Crypto Prediction Markets appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. In brief Researchers found $40 million in “risk-free” profits from mispriced markets on Polymarket in one year. Prices on some markets didn’t add up to 100%, letting traders lock in guaranteed gains. The same inefficiencies likely exist on other platforms like Myriad and Kalshi, though arbitrageurs help correct them. A new academic paper suggests there’s been a steady stream of “free money” lying around on Polymarket—and smart traders have been scooping it up. The paper, Unravelling the Probabilistic Forest: Arbitrage in Prediction Markets, is the most detailed look yet at how mispricing creeps into crypto’s most popular prediction platform. The researchers combed through a year of data, from April 2024 to April 2025, and found thousands of instances where market prices simply didn’t add up. In some cases, the prices of “Yes” and “No” shares in a single market didn’t sum to one dollar as they theoretically should, creating a risk-free profit for anyone quick enough to pounce.  In other cases, the mispricing was more subtle, involving logically related markets. For example, a market on “Trump wins the presidency” might trade at very different odds than “Republican wins the presidency,” even though those outcomes are tightly linked. By buying and selling combinations of these contracts, a savvy trader could lock in a profit no matter what happens. The researchers estimate more than $40 million in profits have already been pulled from the system by arbitrageurs, traders who specialize in sniffing out and exploiting these kinds of inconsistencies. Far from being a theoretical curiosity, this is a live and lucrative business model. Is this pattern true across all prediction markets? What’s striking is how common these opportunities are. The study found more than 7,000 markets with measurable mispricing, many in highly liquid, closely watched contracts. “Prediction markets are often treated…

The post Bank of Japan to Sell ETF, J-REIT Holdings Amid Policy Shift appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points:The Bank of Japan will sell ETF and J-REIT holdings to shift monetary policy.Analysts view this as a move away from Abenomics’ ultra-loose policies.Market reactions could influence global financial and crypto markets. On September 19, 2025, the Bank of Japan announced the sale of its ETF and J-REIT holdings, symbolizing a pivot from the ultra-loose policies of Abenomics. This shift signals potential monetary tightening, possibly affecting global financial markets, including cryptocurrencies, as risk sentiments and asset pricing could adjust. BOJ’s 335 Billion Yen Annual Sale Strategy The Bank of Japan has initiated its new strategy, deciding to sell ETF and J-REIT holdings despite unchanged rates. This marks a clear shift from Abenomics’ ultra-loose policies, as stated by Senior Market Analyst Matt Simpson. The sale involves a phased approach, aiming to minimize disruption by selling ETFs at about 330 billion yen annually and J-REITs at five billion yen annually. The announcement could lead to a stronger Japanese yen, given historical reactions to BOJ monetary moves. Analysts speculate on broader impacts on global markets, including potential volatility in major cryptocurrencies due to changing investor risk tolerance. “The Bank decided to discontinue purchases of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and Japan real estate investment trusts (J-REITs) … [and] to sell these assets to the market in accordance with the fundamental principles for their disposal.” – Bank of Japan, Official Statement Market Dynamics and Crypto Volatility Concerns Did you know? Japan’s previous major shifts in monetary policy, such as Abenomics, have historically influenced global market dynamics, including cryptocurrency volatility, reflecting the interconnectedness of financial systems. According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin (BTC) is currently priced at $116,872.46, with a market cap of 2.33 trillion USD. Despite a 0.35% dip over the last 24 hours, BTC has risen 12.99% over 90 days, showcasing its recent market resilience. Bitcoin…

The crypto platform has confirmed a limited breach following a report linked it to the Scattered Spider hacker group.