Prediction markets let you bet on layoffs. Do the masses think your company is next?

Prediction markets let users bet on everything from sporting events to natural disasters and the outcomes of war. But they also set odds on layoffs and staff reductions at some of the largest companies, raising a question: If the market isn’t bullish on your company’s head count numbers for next quarter, should you start looking for a new job? On platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, layoff figures for the tech sector have garnered significant action.  On Kalshi, “More tech layoffs in 2026 than…