According to BlockBeats, data from prediction markets suggest investors expect the U.S. government shutdown to last at least ten days. In one prediction market, contracts that pay out if the shutdown exceeds ten days are trading at 63 cents, implying a 63% probability. Contracts predicting a shutdown longer than 15 days show a 40% probability.In another prediction market, contracts indicate a 34% chance the shutdown will end between October 10 and 14, and a 40% chance it will extend beyond October 15.