# A16Z

#a16z Assessment: By 2026, the prediction market will enter the "#AI Agent Trader" era
As someone building in this field, I can confirm:
This trend has already begun, not just a "future vision."
1️⃣ The number of contracts will explode exponentially
Prediction markets will no longer be limited to large events like "presidential elections."
Next will be:
Geopolitical micro-events
Corporate-level decisions (layoffs / mergers / legislation milestones)
On-chain parameter changes, protocol upgrades
"Range results" of macro data
The more fragmented the 👉 events are, the higher their pricing value.