What is Kalshi and what does it do?

What is Kalshi and what does it do?

This special feature explores Kalshi, a platform that allows users to trade on the outcome of real-world events using prediction markets. It explains how Kalshi works, its regulatory framework, and how it enables users to hedge, speculate, and make informed decisions based on potential future events.

19 articles
Polymarket and Kalshi traders count millions in losses from misplaced Dutch election bets Polymarket and Kalshi traders count millions in losses from misplaced Dutch election bets
Polymarket and Kalshi traders have lost millions in misplaced bets after the betting platforms overlooked late polls in the Dutch elections. The platforms failed to show that  D66 was gaining popularity, pricing Geert Wilders’ PVV as a sure outcome until
2025-10-31 10:21
Prediction Market Kalshi Takes Legal Aim at New York in Battle Over Event Trading Regulation Prediction Market Kalshi Takes Legal Aim at New York in Battle Over Event Trading Regulation
The fast-growing prediction market Kalshi has launched a fresh legal offensive - this time against the New York State Gaming Commission - accusing the agency of unlawfully targeting its operations and threatening fines over what the state calls unlicensed
2025-10-29 10:32
Event-betting platform Kalshi has sued New York state regulators for overreach
Event-betting platform Kalshi has sued New York state regulators for overreach, staging a preemptive strike weeks after Crypto.com lost a similar case in Nevada.
2025-10-29 11:18
Prediction market Kalshi weighs investor deals valuing it above $10 billion
Prediction market Kalshi is getting new funding offers that could lift its value past $10 billion, according to a report from Bloomberg. The interest comes just weeks after the New York-based company wrapped up a $300 million funding round that valued it
2025-10-23 09:34
NHL taps Kalshi and Polymarket as official prediction market partners
The National Hockey League (NHL) on Tuesday announced new multiyear U.S. agreements with Kalshi and Polymarket, officially naming both as its first prediction market partners, according to the press announcement. Under the deal, Kalshi and Polymarket gain
2025-10-23 09:45
Jupiter DEX launches on-chain prediction market built on Kalshi Jupiter DEX launches on-chain prediction market built on Kalshi
Jupiter is integrating Kalshi in open beta, starting with one trading pair. Kalshi has been growing its influence and competing with Polymarket.
2025-10-22 18:17
Kalshi suffered major glitches during college football trading
Nearly half of Kalshi’s traders were locked out of their accounts during a college football trading surge on Saturday, as widespread glitches and delays crippled the platform. Users trying to place bets saw their orders stuck mid-process, and balances sim
2025-10-19 14:24
Kalshi, Polymarket competition for predictions market share gains steam Kalshi, Polymarket competition for predictions market share gains steam
Polymarket and Kalshi accelerated their competition, as both platforms saw an inflow of users in the past month, reaching peak activity.
2025-10-15 11:01
Prediction Market Boom: How Polymarket and Kalshi Are Turning Bets Into Billions Prediction Market Boom: How Polymarket and Kalshi Are Turning Bets Into Billions
The idea that people can trade on the future - from elections to sports scores - has officially gone mainstream.
2025-10-14 10:40
Kalshi has partnered with Pyth Network to stream real-time event data across 100+ blockchains
Kalshi, the federally regulated prediction market exchange backed by Donald Trump Jr., has partnered with Pyth Network to deliver real-time, on-chain event data across more than 100 blockchains.  The collaboration brings together Kalshi’s event-based trad
2025-10-14 09:50
Kalshi Goes Global After $300 Million Raise and $5 Billion Valuation Kalshi Goes Global After $300 Million Raise and $5 Billion Valuation
Prediction markets are going global - and Kalshi is leading the charge. The New York–based firm has raised over $300 million in fresh funding as it pushes beyond the U.S., opening its platform to users in more than 140 countries.
2025-10-11 07:20
Kalshi Raises $300 Million and Launches in 140 Countries Kalshi Raises $300 Million and Launches in 140 Countries
The company immediately expanded its services to over 140 countries, marking its first major push beyond the United States.
2025-10-11 10:22
Kalshi surpasses Polymarkets in market activity with over 60% share Kalshi surpasses Polymarkets in market activity with over 60% share
Kalshi secures over $300 million at a $5 billion valuation, led by Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz.
2025-10-11 11:15
Prediction Markets Heat Up Again: Kalshi Raises $300M at $5B Valuation
TradingKey – Following Polymarket’s blockbuster funding round, Kalshi secures $300 million to scale its regulated prediction platform.According to an October 10 report from The New York Times, U.S.-ba
2025-10-11 13:38
Ripple (XRP) Price Analysis: $5 Forecasts Surge on Kalshi as Kraken Whale Moves 17,555,420 XRP Ripple (XRP) Price Analysis: $5 Forecasts Surge on Kalshi as Kraken Whale Moves 17,555,420 XRP
Ripple (XRP) price rebounds above $2.80 as Kalshi prediction markets and a $48.9 million whale inflow signal a positive outlook among investors.
2025-09-29 10:06
Prediction market Kalshi overtakes Polymarket and sets off sports betting ‘land grab’ Prediction market Kalshi overtakes Polymarket and sets off sports betting ‘land grab’
Kalshi overtakes Polymarket in trading volume. Sport betting is behind the shakeup, analysts say. Other prediction markets are also looking to compete.
2025-09-25 09:59
Kalshi Launches Blockchain Ecosystem Hub with Solana and Base Partnership Kalshi Launches Blockchain Ecosystem Hub with Solana and Base Partnership
The regulated prediction market platform Kalshi announced today the launch of KalshiEco Hub, a new initiative partnering with Solana and Coinbase's Base network to drive blockchain-based prediction market innovation.
2025-09-18 09:32
Is Kalshi Legal? The Regulatory Landscape of Prediction Markets
Is Kalshi legal? CFTC-regulated platform navigates federal and state hurdles.
2025-09-21 22:39
Musk's xAI Partners With Kalshi to Bring Grok 4 AI to Real-Money Prediction Trading Musk's xAI Partners With Kalshi to Bring Grok 4 AI to Real-Money Prediction Trading
Elon Musk's xAI integrates Grok chatbot into Kalshi's regulated prediction markets for AI-assisted trading.
2025-09-02 12:31