# Market Categories

## Get Prediction Market Categories

> Get aggregated statistics for all prediction market categories. Shows volume,\
> open interest, and top markets per category.\
> \
> \*\*What it helps to answer:\*\*\
> \
> 1\. \*\*Which prediction market categories have the most activity?\*\*\
> 2\. \*\*What is the volume breakdown by category?\*\*\
> 3\. \*\*What are the top markets in each category?\*\*

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