Kalshi Posts Record $9 Billion June Volume as Expanded World Cup Powers Prediction Markets
Kalshi recorded its highest monthly trading volume on record in June, surpassing $9 billion as the expanded FIFA World Cup fueled activity across prediction markets, DefiLlama data shows. The figure marks a notable milestone for…
HONG KONG · By Dev Okafor · 2 min read
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