Forbes latest report breaks records—by the end of 2025, there are actually 13 young people under 30 who became billionaires from scratch worldwide. The reason this number is so shocking ultimately comes down to the explosive growth of several hot industry sectors.

The AI wave goes without saying; it has already become a wealth creation machine. But what’s truly interesting is the rise of prediction markets. Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket allow ordinary investors to directly trade on the outcomes of future events—politics, sports, economic data, anything you can bet on. As a result, the market size has skyrocketed in a short period, even making the founders billionaires themselves.

Coupled with the rapid expansion of the emerging online entertainment economy, these young entrepreneurs have accumulated wealth in the billions of dollars through keen market insight and execution. Honestly, this reflects not just personal luck but also the vigorous development of the entire crypto and financial innovation ecosystem.