Kalshi posted record monthly trading volume in June, according to DefiLlama data. Activity was boosted by prediction markets tied to the expanded FIFA World Cup.
Kalshi posted record monthly trading volume in June, according to DefiLlama data. Activity was boosted by prediction markets tied to the expanded FIFA World Cup.
Kalshi recorded its highest monthly trading volume in June, according to data from DefiLlama, as the expanded FIFA World Cup drove increased activity across prediction markets.
Kalshi recorded its highest monthly trading volume in June, according to data from DefiLlama, as the expanded FIFA World Cup drove increased activity across prediction markets.
The milestone highlights how major global sporting events can attract traders to event-based markets. For Kalshi, the tournament provided a prominent catalyst for participation during the month.
Prediction markets allow participants to trade contracts linked to the outcomes of future events. World Cup markets gave users a major international competition around which to take positions.
The June record also points to growing engagement with prediction-market platforms during widely followed events. DefiLlama’s data places Kalshi’s performance at a new monthly high, with the expanded tournament serving as the main driver identified in the source material.
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