DATA.BET Expands Prediction Markets with Real-Time Crypto Betting

Sportsbook solutions provider DATA.BET is pushing forward with its diversification strategy, announcing a major expansion of its prediction markets product in September 2026. Just months after the initial launch of this vertical in April 2026, the company is responding to the rising trend of event-based betting that occurs outside the traditional realms of football or tennis. At the heart of this update is the Up or Down product, specifically designed for the volatile cryptocurrency market, allowing users to wager on price movements of digital assets.

The expansion includes not only new market types but also a technical upgrade through improved API interfaces and interactive widgets. With this, DATA.BET intends to give operators the ability to offer their customers a form of fast betting for finance and geopolitics. While prediction markets have traditionally focused on long-term events like elections or economic forecasts, this new solution drastically shortens those durations. Players can now bet on whether an asset will be above or below a specific price target within just five minutes, one hour, or by the end of the day.

Numbers and facts

The technical implementation of these new markets is based on five different settlement periods: five minutes, 15 minutes, one hour, four hours, and daily intervals. According to company data, the portfolio includes crypto assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), as well as traditional commodities like gold and oil. In the Crypto and Finance categories, historical data and real-time prices are integrated directly via new widgets that visualize targets and countdowns.

A key driver for this development was the success seen during the summer. The Cyprus-headquartered firm DATA.BET noted that it had already generated strong revenue through bet builder features during the 2026 World Cup. Now, it aims to replicate this success in the predictions sector. The introduction of API integration allows existing clients to implement the new offering with minimal effort using their current credentials.

„Prediction Markets was built to give operators a fast-moving, always-on offering that runs independently of the sports calendar. 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." - Rostyslav Likhtin, Head of Product at DATA.BET

Background

DATA.BET's entry into this sector in April 2026 was already accompanied by discussions, as prediction markets often bridge the gap between traditional sports betting and financial derivatives. From the start, the firm's goal was to reduce the structural complexity typical of exchanges and create a user-friendly environment with clear pricing. DATA.BET relies on a standalone architecture within its platform rather than simply copying existing sportsbook mechanics. Yurii Berest, CEO of DATA.BET, previously emphasized that the strength lies in effectively adapting this mechanic to sportsbook and casino environments.

Why it matters for German players

For German players, the legal situation regarding such offerings is very clearly defined. According to the Interstate Treaty on Gambling 2021 (GlüStV 2021), only bets on sports events or specific social events are permitted under strict conditions. Pure financial bets or crypto price bets, which resemble the character of binary options, often fall under the oversight of BaFin in Germany or are not permitted within the framework of online casinos with a GGL license (Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder). Currently, the official GGL whitelist does not include any providers authorized to legally offer such five-minute crypto bets to German users.

Those wishing to play legally in Germany are bound by the strict deposit limit of 1,000 euros per month across all providers, monitored via the LUGAS system. Furthermore, a stake limit of one euro per round applies to virtual slot games. The prediction markets offered by DATA.BET, especially the extremely short-term intervals, contradict the German goal of gambling addiction prevention in their current form, as they could possess high addictive potential due to rapid repetition frequencies.

What it means for GGL-licensed casinos

For operators with a German GGL license, this new product from DATA.BET remains a development to watch from the sidelines for now. Since German regulation draws clear lines between sports betting, casino, and financial products, integration of these crypto bets into the local legal offering is unlikely. German licensees must continue to focus on approved formats to avoid jeopardizing their concessions. The use of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment or wagering is prohibited in GGL-licensed casinos anyway; all transactions must be conducted in euros.

Nevertheless, the development at DATA.BET shows where the international market is heading. While Germany focuses on player protection through slow game sequences and strict limits, the international market relies on maximum speed and constant availability. For German operators, this means they must continue to compete by offering high standards of security and reliability, even if they cannot adopt technological trends like short-term crypto betting.