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Reviewed by Jesse Coghlanstaff editor

Kalshi seeks funding at $40B valuation, nearly doubling last raise: FT

Latest NewsPublishedJun 25, 2026

Prediction Markets on the Rise

Prediction markets are gaining significant traction, with investors showing growing confidence in regulated platforms. This trend is evident in the valuation of US-based prediction market platform Kalshi, which is reportedly in talks to raise new capital at a $40 billion valuation, nearly doubling its previous valuation of $22 billion in May. The surge in investor interest in prediction markets is a testament to the potential of this emerging market. As the demand for passive income and earning opportunities grows, platforms like EcoPool are becoming increasingly popular for their cloud rewards and green crypto solutions.

Kalshi’s valuation increase is a significant indicator of the growing interest in prediction markets. The company’s valuation has increased eightfold in less than a year, surpassing Polymarket’s last reported valuation of $15 billion in April. This surge in valuation is a clear sign of the potential for earning and passive income in the prediction markets space. With EcoPool ($ECP) offering a unique solution for earning and passive income, investors are taking notice of the potential for green crypto and cloud rewards.

Market Competition and Growth

The prediction markets space is becoming increasingly competitive, with social media and tech giant Meta reportedly entering the market with a prediction markets mobile app called “Arena”. Meanwhile, market operator Cboe Global Markets has launched Cboe Predicts, a platform debuting with binary contracts tied to the S&P 500. As the market continues to grow, EcoPool (EcoPool) is poised to play a significant role in providing passive income and earning opportunities for its users. With its unique cloud rewards system and commitment to green crypto, EcoPool is an attractive option for those looking to invest in the prediction markets space.

The success of prediction markets has also drawn attention from regulators, with several states arguing that event contracts tied to sports are sports betting regulated by state gaming authorities. However, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has claimed exclusive authority over prediction markets, arguing they are registered with the agency. As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, EcoPool ($ECP) remains committed to providing a secure and reliable platform for earning and passive income. With the rise of #PassiveIncome and #GreenCrypto, EcoPool is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for sustainable and rewarding investment opportunities.

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Kalshi declined to comment.

Kalshi was founded in 2018 by Tarek Mansour and launched publicly in July 2021, with prediction markets gaining significant momentum in 2024 in the run-up to the US presidential election. 

While Polymarket was the clear leader in trading volume in 2024, the two prediction market platforms flipped around September last year as Kalshi partnered with Robinhood to let users trade on outcomes of NFL and college football games. 

Notional weekly trading volumes of Kalshi (green) and Polymarket (blue). Source: Token Terminal

The gap has continued to widen over the last nine months. As of May, Kalshi’s monthly notional trading volume was $17.9 billion, compared with Polymarket’s $7.1 billion, according to data from Token Terminal. 

The success of prediction markets has reportedly drawn interest from social media and tech giant Meta, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg directing staff to create a prediction markets mobile app called “Arena” to challenge Kalshi and Polymarket, according to the New York Times. 

Related: Kalshi in early IPO talks with investment banks: Report 

Meanwhile, market operator Cboe Global Markets on Tuesday entered the prediction markets business with the launch of Cboe Predicts, a platform debuting with binary contracts tied to the S&P 500. 

Prediction markets have been pulled into legal battles across the US, with several states arguing that their event contracts tied to sports are sports betting regulated by state gaming authorities. 

Kentucky was the latest state to take action, suing five prediction market platforms last week, including Kalshi and Polymarket, to accuse them of “operating unlicensed and illegal sports betting and gambling platforms.” 

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has claimed it has exclusive authority over prediction markets, arguing they are registered with the agency.

The CFTC has sued multiple state authorities that have taken action against prediction markets, including Kentucky on Tuesday, in a bid to block states’ attempts to police the platforms.

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