Latency, AI, and Antennas: Inside the Rise of Full-Time Prediction-Market Traders

CNBC reports that a new wave of traders is going full-time on prediction-market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, using AI bots, latency-enhancing gear such as antennas, and dedicated software to manage hundreds of contracts. Traders cite tools for rapid data access—sometimes with newsletters, Discord, court records via Pacer, and AI like Claude—to find edges; one trader reportedly earned about $250,000 in a month. Platforms are rolling out Pro trading terminals and ecosystems like Kairos to democratize tech, but it’s unclear whether these off-the-shelf tools can fully replicate bespoke trader setups. Some bots show roughly 70% win rates, underscoring the edge that automation can provide while highlighting ongoing competition and tool-reliant strategies.