DATA.BET expands Prediction Markets with faster crypto betting options

DATA.BET has announced a substantial update to its Prediction Markets offering, adding a new crypto-focused Up or Down market type alongside live and historical data Widgets and API integration. The update further develops the standalone vertical that the sportsbook solution supplier launched in April 2026 and broadens its potential use beyond conventional sports betting.

The latest release is designed to give operators access to a more dynamic betting product that can operate independently of the sports calendar. By introducing shorter settlement periods, richer market information and an additional integration route, DATA.BET is positioning Prediction Markets as a flexible component that can complement an existing sportsbook ecosystem.

DATA.BET adds crypto-focused Up or Down markets

At the centre of the update is the new Up or Down market type, which has been specifically designed for the crypto category. The format begins with a defined price to beat, allowing players to select whether the underlying asset will move Up or Down before the market reaches its settlement point.

The new product supports standard decimal odds and five settlement horizons: five minutes, 15 minutes, one hour, four hours and daily. This creates a different pace from longer-term prediction markets focused on political, economic or other real-world developments.

Short settlement cycles are particularly notable because they can create repeated betting opportunities during a single session. Rather than waiting for a major event or a fixed political outcome, users can engage with price-based markets that resolve within minutes or hours.

For sportsbook operators, that structure may provide an additional content layer that does not depend on fixtures, tournaments or live sports schedules. It also gives operators another way of keeping prediction-based content active throughout the day while maintaining a familiar sportsbook-style betting experience.

Live information gives users more market context

DATA.BET has also expanded the information available around its Prediction Markets. Dedicated Widgets now provide live asset prices, target price lines and countdowns showing the remaining time before settlement.

These features are intended to make short-duration markets easier to follow. A user can see the current position of an asset against the relevant target while also monitoring how much time remains before the outcome is determined.

The update also extends live and historical price information across the Crypto and Finance categories. The available data covers major assets including BTC and ETH as well as commodities such as gold and oil.

Historical information can be particularly useful when users are assessing market movements rather than simply reacting to a current price. Presenting past data alongside live market information gives the interface a broader analytical context without requiring users to leave the betting environment.

Probability history and market transparency

Another element of the update is the introduction of probability history Widgets across all Prediction Markets categories. The feature provides historical probability views covering one day, one week, one month and all-time periods.

Together with market volume information, the feature is intended to give users additional visibility into how a market has developed over time. DATA.BET also states that resolution conditions are published before each market opens, providing information about how the outcome will be determined.

Clear settlement conditions are especially relevant in prediction products because users need to understand the basis on which an eventual result will be established. Providing those conditions in advance can help reduce ambiguity around market resolution and allow participants to assess the terms before placing a bet.

The broader approach reflects the increasingly information-driven nature of prediction markets. Regulatory authorities including the Commodity Futures Trading Commission have described prediction markets and event contracts as products in which outcomes and market expectations can be represented through defined contracts. The regulatory treatment of such products can differ substantially between jurisdictions so operators remain responsible for assessing the rules that apply to their specific markets and customers.

API integration expands deployment options

The release also introduces API access for DATA.BET Prediction Markets. Previously, the company had announced an iFrame-based integration option, giving operators an embedded way to add the vertical to their existing platforms.

According to DATA.BET, operators that are already connected to its ecosystem can enable Prediction Markets through their existing odds feed credentials and Sport events API. The company says this means a separate integration project is not required for those existing clients.

The addition of an API option can provide greater flexibility for operators that prefer deeper technical control over how betting content is presented within their own front-end environments. Depending on the implementation, an API-based approach may also allow businesses to determine how prediction content fits into their navigation, user interface and broader betting journey.

The combination of iFrame and API deployment therefore gives operators more than one route for introducing the product. That flexibility may be particularly relevant for companies with different technology architectures or varying levels of control over their sportsbook front end.

Liquidity and platform development remain priorities

Beyond the new market type and integration functionality, DATA.BET says the latest release includes broader system optimisation and improvements to content management.

The company is also continuing development of its liquidity module. In prediction markets, liquidity can be an important consideration because the ability to support consistent market activity can influence the overall trading experience and the range of available opportunities.

DATA.BET has framed these developments as part of an effort to improve market stability and accelerate turnaround as the Prediction Markets vertical grows. The reference to continued optimisation suggests that the latest release is intended as an ongoing stage of product development rather than a final version of the offering.

This approach is consistent with the company’s broader product strategy, which has seen DATA.BET expand beyond core sportsbook functionality into additional tools and betting formats designed to support different operator requirements.

DATA.BET continues to broaden its sportsbook technology portfolio

Prediction Markets represent a relatively new addition to DATA.BET’s wider sportsbook technology portfolio. The company already promotes solutions covering sports, esports and virtual sports alongside products such as Odds Feed, Risk Management, Widgets, Bet Builder and Streaming.

The Prediction Markets vertical gives that portfolio another dimension by focusing on real-world outcomes and financial or economic reference points rather than traditional sporting events.

DATA.BET initially launched the product with markets spanning areas including politics, geopolitics, finance, technology, crypto, economy, culture and weather. The latest update extends that concept with short-duration crypto markets that can generate activity at a much faster pace.

The move also illustrates how prediction-based products are evolving into a broader category. While traditional event markets may depend on an outcome occurring days, weeks or months later, the new Up or Down format introduces a much shorter timeframe that more closely resembles the pace of in-play betting.

A product designed for an always-on environment

The ability to operate outside the sports calendar is one of the central characteristics of DATA.BET Prediction Markets. Traditional sportsbooks can experience fluctuations in content availability depending on the sporting schedule, particularly during quieter periods or between major competitions.

Prediction Markets can potentially provide an alternative source of engagement because the markets are based on events and reference points that do not depend on sporting fixtures.

The new crypto format strengthens that proposition further. Five-minute and 15-minute settlement periods in particular can create multiple market cycles within a short period, while one-hour, four-hour and daily horizons provide additional options for users with different preferences.

The emphasis on live prices, charts, probabilities and settlement countdowns also means the product can offer a continuous information flow. From an operator perspective, that may make the vertical suitable for platforms seeking to supplement established sports content with additional categories.

Rostyslav Likhtin outlines the product direction

Rostyslav Likhtin, Head of Product at DATA.BET, described the latest update as part of a broader product roadmap focused on speed, usability and deployment.

“Prediction Markets was built to give operators a fast-moving, always-on offering that runs independently of the sports calendar,” mentioned Rostyslav Likhtin, head of pProduct of DATA.BET. “We’re making it faster to trade, easier to read, and easier to deploy, and this is only the first step in how far we’re taking this.”

His comments underline the three main areas addressed by the release: faster market cycles, greater visibility into market information and simpler technical integration.

The reference to further development also indicates that DATA.BET intends to continue expanding the vertical rather than treating the April launch as the endpoint of its Prediction Markets strategy.

What the update means for operators

For sportsbook operators, the latest DATA.BET release combines several developments that could influence how prediction products are positioned within an existing betting platform.

The Up or Down market type creates shorter trading cycles, while the new Widgets provide additional context around live prices, probabilities and settlement. API access introduces another deployment option for operators that require deeper integration capabilities.

At the same time, broader system optimisation and work on the liquidity module indicate that DATA.BET is continuing to develop the infrastructure behind the vertical.

The commercial value of these features will ultimately depend on factors such as customer demand, regulatory requirements, market availability and the individual strategy of each operator. Prediction-based products are subject to different legal and compliance considerations across jurisdictions, particularly where financial markets, crypto assets or wagering regulations overlap. Operators therefore need to ensure that any deployment is appropriate for the jurisdictions and customer groups they serve.

Conclusion

DATA.BET’s latest Prediction Markets update represents a significant expansion of a vertical that was only introduced in April 2026. The addition of crypto-focused Up or Down markets gives the product a faster operating rhythm while the new Widgets provide users with more information about prices, probabilities, market volume and settlement timing.

The availability of both iFrame and API integration also strengthens the technical proposition for operators. Existing DATA.BET clients can access the new functionality through infrastructure they already use while businesses seeking greater front-end control can consider the API route.

More broadly, the release demonstrates DATA.BET’s effort to develop prediction betting as a standalone product category rather than simply an extension of traditional sports wagering. By combining shorter settlement horizons with richer market information and continued platform development, the company is creating a more flexible framework for operators looking to diversify their content.

The next stage of development will likely be important as DATA.BET continues work on liquidity, system performance and content management. For now, the latest release gives operators a broader Prediction Markets proposition that is designed to remain active beyond sporting schedules and adapt to a wider range of real-world and financial market scenarios.

FAQs

What is DATA.BET Prediction Markets?
DATA.BET Prediction Markets is a standalone betting vertical that allows operators to offer markets based on real-world events across categories including politics, finance, technology, crypto, economy, culture, geopolitics and weather.

What is the new Up or Down market type?
Up or Down is a crypto-focused market where users predict whether an asset will move above or below a specified price to beat before the defined settlement period ends.

Which settlement periods are available for Up or Down markets?
DATA.BET has introduced five settlement horizons: five minutes, 15 minutes, one hour, four hours and daily.

Which assets are covered by the updated Crypto and Finance categories?
The updated data coverage includes assets such as BTC and ETH as well as commodities including gold and oil.

What information do the new Widgets provide?
The Widgets can display live asset prices, target price lines and countdowns to settlement. They also provide historical price information and probability history.

What is probability history in Prediction Markets?
Probability history allows users to review how market probabilities have developed across different periods, including one day, one week, one month and all-time views.

Can DATA.BET Prediction Markets be integrated through an API?
Yes. DATA.BET has added API integration alongside its existing iFrame deployment option.

Do existing DATA.BET operators need a separate integration project?
According to DATA.BET, existing operators can enable Prediction Markets using their existing odds feed credentials and Sport events API without a separate integration project.

Why can short settlement periods be useful for operators?
Short settlement periods can create more frequent market cycles and provide betting opportunities that do not depend on sports fixtures or tournament schedules.

Are Prediction Markets subject to regulatory requirements?
Prediction Markets and related products can be subject to different legal and regulatory requirements depending on the jurisdiction and product structure. Operators should assess applicable rules before offering such markets to customers.