Crypto prediction markets see action as DN SOOPers snap 18-match LCK losing streak

DN SOOPers just did what nobody on a prediction market expected them to do. The South Korean League of Legends franchise defeated BRO (OK BRION) 2-1 in the LCK on April 5, ending an 18-match losing streak that had become one of the longest in the league’s history. For crypto traders, the story isn’t really about the team. It’s about the prediction markets that turned their misery into a tradeable asset. When losing streaks become trading opportunities Platforms like Coinbase and Kalshi have been facilitating trading on LCK match outcomes, including games featuring DN SOOPers. When a team loses 18 straight, the odds become lopsided. And lopsided odds are where prediction market traders tend to find value. Here’s the thing. An 18-match losing streak, with some reports suggesting the drought extended as far as 26 to 30 games at its peak during the 2026 season, creates a peculiar dynamic. The market prices in near-certain defeat. Anyone who took the contrarian position on this match just had a very good day. The franchise behind the streak DN SOOPers is not a new organization wearing a new name. The franchise has deep roots in Korean esports, previously competing under the banners of A...