Kalshi records $5.1 billion in World Cup opening-week trading volume

Bloomberg reported the prediction market platform set a weekly record during the first week of the FIFA World Cup, underscoring growing activity in event-based trading.

Summary

Kalshi posted a record $5.1 billion in trading volume during the first week of the FIFA World Cup, Bloomberg reported. The figure marks a weekly high for the prediction market platform, highlighting strong demand for event-based contracts tied to major global sports competitions. The report also said Kalshi's notional trading increased, pointing to a broader rise in participation as prediction markets gain traction as an alternative venue for expressing views on real-world outcomes.

Terms & Concepts
  • prediction market: Platform for trading on event outcomes.
  • notional trading: Total face value of traded contracts.