According to ChainCatcher, citing Cryptonomist, the prediction market platform Kalshi recorded $5.1 billion in trading volume during the first week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting a new all-time high for the platform. Previously, in May, Kalshi’s monthly trading volume had approached $18 billion, establishing a then-record high. During the same period, Kalshi announced an official partnership with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) for the World Cup, with Lionel Messi promoting the platform on social media.
Kalshi Reports $51 Billion in Trading Volume During the First Week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Kalshi reported $51 billion in trading volume during the first week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a new platform record. This follows a May report showing monthly trading volume nearing $180 billion. The platform also announced a partnership with the Argentine Football Association, with Lionel Messi promoting Kalshi on social media. Transaction volume and user activity have surged as global interest in sports prediction markets grows.
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