Polymarket and Kalshi Move Into Perpetual Futures While Solana Remains Absent

The brief report says Polymarket and Kalshi are entering the perpetual futures market, while Solana is not involved in either segment mentioned.

Summary

Polymarket and Kalshi are described as entering the market for perpetual futures (crypto derivatives without expiry), signaling expansion beyond their better-known prediction market businesses. The source also states that Solana, a blockchain network, is sidelined in both sectors referenced in the report. No additional operational details, launch dates, products, or regulatory disclosures are provided in the source text.

Terms & Concepts
  • Perpetual futures: A derivatives contract with no expiration date, commonly used in crypto trading to gain leveraged exposure to an asset.
  • Prediction market: A marketplace where users trade on the outcome of future events, often using prices as signals of collective expectations.
  • Solana: A blockchain network designed for high-speed transactions and decentralized applications.