Stanford researchers say Polymarket's five-minute Bitcoin markets may reward price manipulation, costing retail traders an estimated $1.28 million.
- A Stanford study reveals that Polymarket's five-minute Bitcoin prediction markets incentivize price manipulation, potentially costing retail traders $1.28 million.
- The manipulation stems from the settlement design, which relies on Chainlink price feeds, allowing large traders to influence the spot price before contracts settle.
- Researchers suggest longer settlement windows and alternative pricing methods could mitigate this risk, a concern also relevant for traditional exchanges considering similar event contracts.
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