Africa-founded platform introduces a new education-led way to turn
market insight into USDC earnings.
Lagos, Nigeria – March, 2026 – Luno [1], the global cryptocurrency platform founded in Africa, has launched a structured Crypto Prediction Markets [2] product in Nigeria. The new feature enables customers to apply their market knowledge to short-term crypto price events and earn USDC when their insights are correct.
The Prediction Market allows customers to express a view on whether the
price of selected crypto assets, being BTC, ETH, SOL, DOGE, and XRP,
will be above or below the daily price event. The market operates daily
with clearly defined rules and settlement periods, offering customers
structured, time-bound opportunities to act on their conviction.
Unlike open-ended speculation or traditional price forecasting
platforms, Luno’s Prediction Market, powered by Limitless [3], is
focused exclusively on crypto asset price movements within the Luno
platform. Customers are not purchasing the underlying asset, but
participating in a defined, outcome-based market that settles
transparently based on real-time price data.
The launch reflects a broader shift in how customer behaviour is
evolving in Nigeria’s growing crypto asset ecosystem. As crypto asset
adoption matures, many users are seeking more flexible and responsive
ways to engage with markets beyond long-term holding or traditional spot
trading. Luno’s Prediction Markets product is designed to meet this
demand within a familiar and regulated platform environment. The feature
builds on how customers already interact with crypto asset prices –
analysing charts, following market news, and forming views, and provides
a structured framework for expressing those views.
Speaking about the launch, Ayotunde Alabi, CEO of Luno Nigeria, said,
“We are seeing a clear shift in how Nigerians want to engage with
crypto assets. Many already follow price movements closely and form
strong market views; we want to lead with education as well as provide a
safe and secure platform to help them apply that knowledge. This feature
is designed to be a natural extension for those who enjoy forecasting.
By tying this to our ongoing educational initiatives, such as our
scholarships with AltSchool, we are encouraging users to apply what they
have learned about market analysis into a practical, responsible
framework. Our priority is ensuring that where confidence meets
opportunity, it is supported by the standards of trust our customers
expect.”
Luno will further support the rollout with “Learn & Earn”
educational content and tutorials explaining market mechanics and price
determination. To promote informed decision-making and ensure the
product is used responsibly, Luno has embedded specific controls:
- Customers must read and acknowledge a risk disclosure before
participating. - Customers must move funds from their ordinary USDC wallet to a separate
Prediction wallet, which will be used to participate in prediction
markets. - Customers cannot hold both sides of the same market (e.g., “Above”
and “Below” at the same time).
Nigeria remains one of the most active crypto markets globally, with
increasing demand for tools that combine simplicity and transparency. By
introducing Prediction Markets focused solely on price levels, Luno aims
to provide a fast, confident, and opportunity-forward format for market
engagement.
The launch forms part of Luno’s broader commitment to delivering
secure, practical financial tools for everyday Nigerians, while
maintaining higher standards of compliance and customer education.
Trading in short-term prediction markets with binary outcomes is high
risk. If a customer’s prediction is wrong, they will lose all their
capital at their own risk.
About Luno
Luno is a global cryptocurrency investment platform that makes it easy
to buy, store, and learn about cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and
Ethereum. Founded in 2013, Luno serves millions of users across Africa,
Asia, and Europe. With its focus on safety, simplicity, and education,
Luno is helping to build a more inclusive global financial system. Luno
operates under the Digital Currency Group (DCG) and is a pioneer in
regulatory compliance, financial security, and customer education.
