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Sign InAmid a growing global interest in prediction markets as tools for hedging and speculation, Kalshi posted a record month for trading volume in June. According to reports, the expanded FIFA World Cup format significantly boosted trading levels across the platform, driving it to its highest-ever monthly performance. This growth reflects increasing adoption of platforms that allow users to trade based on the outcomes of real-world events.
Kalshi's strong performance comes during a period of intense competition in the prediction market sector, where rival platform Polymarket has previously seen monthly volumes exceeding $100 million per market data. Compared to the first quarter of 2026, DefiLlama data indicates a steady growth in liquidity directed toward event-based derivatives, signaling a shift in retail trader behavior toward non-traditional assets.
Looking ahead, traders expect trading momentum to persist as the tournament reaches its final stages. With EU Economic Sentiment holding at 95 as of June 29, 2026, analysts are watching whether the platform can maintain these liquidity levels post-tournament, especially with key catalysts ahead such as the Chinese Manufacturing PMI data scheduled for June 30.