Regulated or Decentralized: Kalshi’s $11 Billion Boom Sparks a Prediction Market Frenzy
- Kalshi's valuation jumped to $11B after a $1B funding round led by Sequoia and CapitalG, doubling from October 2025. - The CFTC-regulated platform competes with decentralized rival Polymarket, which targets $12B-$15B in its next funding. - Kalshi dominates 61.4% of prediction market trading volume, boosted by NYC election accuracy and subway ad campaigns. - Partnerships with Google Finance, Robinhood , and Barchart expand Kalshi's reach, contrasting Polymarket's crypto-centric innovations. - The $17.4B+
Kalshi's market value has
This funding arrives as Kalshi broadens its reach to 140 countries and
Competition in the prediction market arena has intensified,
Kalshi’s recent collaborations with platforms like Google Finance, Robinhood, and MetaMask have
The sharp rise in valuation mirrors wider trends in the prediction market field, which has drawn significant venture capital attention. Kalshi’s CFTC-compliant framework
As both companies compete for leadership, their approaches illustrate the contrast between regulated and decentralized financial innovation. Kalshi emphasizes fiat access and regulatory adherence, while Polymarket pursues a blockchain-based, crypto-first strategy
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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