Major prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi have both opened markets on the Hantavirus.
The operators have rapidly expanded the range of markets on offer and promote the idea that you can bet on anything. Is trading on a pandemic a viable economic hedging opportunity, or is it a step too far for the industry?
Some argue that such betting markets can provide a form of insurance against economic downturns, while others express concerns about the ethical implications of profiting from tragic events.
