Polymarket’s ultra-short-term crypto prediction markets—particularly the 5-minute “Up or Down” bets on Bitcoin and similar for other cryptos—have exploded in popularity since their launch around mid-February 2026. These markets allow traders to wager on whether the price will be higher or lower just five minutes later, creating a high-frequency, almost gamified trading loop with near-instant
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