The trading platforms Kalshi and Polymarket reported a dramatic rise in their combined trading volume, which reached $45 billion in June. This surge is attributed to the excitement surrounding World Cup events.
Kalshi, in particular, saw an impressive month-over-month increase of 87.4%, bringing its volume from $16.81 billion to $31.5 billion. This growth highlights the platform's increasing popularity among traders.
The World Cup appears to have played a significant role in driving this heightened trading activity, as events of such magnitude typically generate increased interest and participation in prediction markets.