Prediction Market Trading Volume Hits Record High, Reaching Approximately $702 Million in a Single Day

Odaily News Despite recent regulatory scrutiny, prediction market activity has not slowed down. On Monday, the daily trading volume for prediction markets reached approximately $701.7 million (around $702 million), setting a new all-time high. Data sources indicate that Kalshi accounted for about $465.9 million of this total, representing roughly two-thirds of the volume, while competing platforms Polymarket and Opinion collectively contributed approximately $100 million in trading volume.

Prediction markets have remained highly active in recent years, becoming a rapidly growing category of infrastructure products within the crypto space. Their trading volume and adoption have seen significant growth in 2025. Kalshi is one of the major prediction markets in the United States, with traditional sports event contracts constituting the bulk of its revenue. The platform has also established partnerships with mainstream media outlets.

Despite the industry facing regulatory focus (such as discussions on insider trading), prediction markets continue to attract traders and institutional participants, driving the overall volume to climb steadily. (Cointelegraph)