The World Cup sends prediction market volumes soaring to record highs
Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket report record-breaking trading volumes following a surge in activity during the 2026 World Cup.
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Trading activity on prediction platforms Kalshi and Polymarket experienced a significant increase throughout June. Reports indicate that combined volumes across these platforms reached $45 billion, with specific records noted for Kalshi at $9.4 billion and Polymarket reaching a $5 billion market size.
Analysts are also evaluating the extent to which this surge reflects interest in non-sports and non-crypto events, as noted by Event Horizon. Future reports will focus on whether prediction market volumes maintain these record highs or decline following the conclusion of the tournament.
Coverage does not yet specify long-term platform retention rates.
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Quick answers
What is the total combined trading volume for Kalshi and Polymarket in June?
Coverage reports a combined trading volume of $45 billion for the month of June.
Which event is credited with the surge in prediction market activity?
Media reports identify the 2026 World Cup as the primary driver for the increased trading volume.
How does prediction market volume compare to other crypto sectors?
According to Crypto Briefing, prediction markets have surged to nearly 5% of crypto spot exchange volume.
Coverage (8)
- Kalshi and Polymarket's combined volume surges 75% to $45 billion in June amid World Cup fever The Block · 20h ago
- The world cup turned Polymarket into a $5B market Cryptonews.net · 20h ago
- Kalshi June Trading Volume Hits Record $9.4 Billion on World Cup Boost bloomingbit · 20h ago
- World Cup Fever Fuels $5.6B Explosion in Prediction Markets CryptoPotato · 20h ago
- How Much Kalshi Trading Is There On Things Other Than Sports And Crypto? Event Horizon | Dustin Gouker · 20h ago
- Prediction markets surge to nearly 5% of crypto spot exchange volume Crypto Briefing · 20h ago
- Kalshi And Polymarket Volume Hits $45 Billion In June On World Cup 2026 SCCG Management · 20h ago
- The World Cup sends prediction market volumes soaring to record highs CNBC · 20h ago
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