US EditionPrediction Market Kalshi Valued at $5B
Kalshi's rapid growth led to $50 billion in projected annualized trading volume and 60% global market share, fueled by sports-based contracts and fintech partnerships, despite regulatory challenges.
- On Oct. 10, Kalshi raised $300 million at a $5 billion valuation, the New York Times reported.
- Kalshi's growth has surged with expansion to more than 140 countries, boosting liquidity and projecting $50 billion annualized trading volume, up from $300 million last year.
- Backed by major VCs, Kalshi raised over $300 million led by Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, adding to a June round, the New York Times reported.
- While under CFTC oversight, Kalshi faces lawsuits from several U.S. states over sports-related contracts, pressuring sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel whose shares dropped in recent weeks.
- Competition intensified as Polymarket secured up to $2 billion from Intercontinental Exchange at an $8 billion valuation, testing Kalshi's claimed market share of about 60%.
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