Assume Bitcoin is currently at $90,000.
In prediction markets, choosing YES simply means:
โI believe this will happen.โ
Letโs look at two Bitcoin questions.
Example 1: Bitcoin $65K in 2026 (HEDGE mindset)Example 1: Bitcoin $65K in 2026 (HEDGE mindset)
Question:
๐ Will Bitcoin be at $65K in 2026?
Choosing YES here means:
- You believe Bitcoin could fall from $90K โ $65K
- Youโre preparing for a downside scenario
Why this is a hedge:
- You may still be bullish long-term
- But you want protection if Bitcoin drops
- YES here acts like insurance against downside
๐ก๏ธ โI donโt think this is likely โ but I want coverage if it happens.โ
Example 2: Bitcoin $150K in 2026 (LONG mindset)Example 2: Bitcoin $150K in 2026 (LONG mindset)
Question:
๐ Will Bitcoin reach $150K in 2026?
Choosing YES here means:
- You believe Bitcoin will rise significantly from $90K โ $150K
- Youโre expressing a strong bullish view
Why this is long:
- Clear upside conviction
- No protection โ just belief in higher prices
๐ โI think Bitcoin is going much higher.โ
The key differenceThe key difference
- YES on $65K โ Defensive thinking (hedge)
- YES on $150K โ Offensive thinking (long)
Same action.
Very different intent.
One-line takeawayOne-line takeaway
Prediction markets let you express belief or protection using the same simple action: YES.