Prediction Market Volume Nears $20B as Polymarket US Gains Share
- —Combined volume across the three platforms rose 3.9% to $19.46 billion
- —Kalshi: record $15.66 billion weekly volume, daily high of $3.24 billion
- —Polymarket US: $2.83 billion (+21%), share up from 12.5% to 14.6%
- —Polymarket US combination contracts hit $1.53 billion (+44.4%), 54.1% of platform volume
Why it matters: The surge in combination contracts and short-duration Bitcoin markets shows prediction markets are becoming a more speculative venue, drawing closer regulatory scrutiny.
Source: DeFi Rate