Kalshi now controls 89% of the U.S. prediction market as regulated trading takes over

Kalshi now controls 89% of the U.S. prediction market as regulated trading takes over

Search/NewsVideoPricesResearchConsensus 2026Data & IndicesSponsoredSearch/enMarketsShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailKalshi now controls 89% of the U.S. prediction market as regulated trading takes overAs Kalshi captures a dominant 89% of the market, a high-stakes legal battle between federal regulators and individual states will determine if these platforms are treated as sophisticated financial tools or just another form of gambling.By Helene Braun|Edited by Nikhilesh De Apr 9, 2026, 6:36 p.m. Make preferred on (Scott Olson/Getty Images)What to know: Prediction markets in the United States are growing, with weekly volume up 4% and federally regulated exchange Kalshi now commanding about 89% of the market, a Bank of America report finds.A widening regulatory divide is emerging as Kalshi operates under CFTC oversight while crypto-native rival Polymarke

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