Kalshi
The leading CFTC-regulated prediction market platform for trading real-money event contracts.
Prediction Markets
Regulated Platforms
Free Available
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Pricing
Free Available
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
API Access
Yes
Founded
2018
Overview
Kalshi is the first CFTC-regulated prediction market exchange in the United States, allowing users to trade event contracts on outcomes across finance, politics, sports, weather, and more. Markets are structured as binary yes/no contracts priced between $0 and $1, settled in USD. It is used by retail traders, hedgers, and institutional participants seeking regulated exposure to event risk.
Key Features
- CFTC-regulated binary event contracts across politics, finance, sports, and weather
- Trades settled in USD — no crypto required
- Real-time order book with limit and market orders
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android
- Public REST API with WebSocket support for live data
- Portfolio tracking and P&L dashboard
- Instant deposit and withdrawal via ACH and wire
Pricing Plans
Standard
$0/mo
- No monthly fee — free to create an account
- Trade all available event contracts
- ~7% fee on net winnings (taker fee structure)
- Full mobile and web access
- API access for developers
