Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated prediction market platform, has surpassed $400 million in monthly commodity trading volume, only seven months after launching contracts covering oil, gas, and metals. This growth is four times faster than the rate achieved by its crypto markets at the same developmental stage. The platform now exceeds $10 billion in total monthly trading volume across all its markets. The company’s valuation stands at approximately $22 billion following funding rounds in 2025 and 2026. Kalshi is expanding its commodity offerings to include West Texas Intermediate crude oil, equity indexes, and additional metals, signaling a strategic shift toward perpetual-style contracts under CFTC regulation.
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