Prediction markets are changing the way retail investors build wealth.

There was a trader who started with $12, and through 16 precise predictions of BTC's short-term movements, ultimately accumulated over $100,000 in profit. This is not a story of a leveraged liquidation on an exchange, nor a lucky rug pull escape on a DEX, but a real outcome from repeatedly going all-in on prediction markets.

The story begins like this: The trader opens a prediction market platform, watching Bitcoin's real-time price movements. Based on a comprehensive analysis of on-chain data, market news, and candlestick patterns, he makes a judgment: BTC will rise in the upcoming period. The odds are not clearly favorable, but he bets the entire $12. A few hours later, when the market settles, he wins. His account doubles to over $24.

Most people would choose to take profits at this point. But he doesn't. He takes a deep breath and continues to invest all principal plus gains into the next prediction. He wins again. The account grows to over $40.

Doing this repeatedly is like a snowball rolling downhill, with victories accumulating continuously. Each time, he goes all-in, betting on his judgment—understanding on-chain indicators, grasping market sentiment, and technical analysis. After 16 bets, all successful, the final account balance shows over $100,000.

This story quickly spread across social platforms. Millions of views, tens of thousands of interactions. In the comment section, some exclaim that this is the real opportunity for a comeback, while others marvel that only on prediction markets can retail investors use minimal capital to achieve maximum returns.

Of course, such stories also warrant reflection. Prediction markets provide a genuine market pricing mechanism, but high returns often come with high risks. Achieving 16 consecutive wins requires not only luck but also a deep understanding of the market and strict risk management.