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The World Cup sends prediction market volumes soaring to record highs

The 2026 World Cup has driven prediction market volumes to record highs, with combined June trading for Kalshi and Polymarket hitting $45 billion.

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Prediction market volumes reached record highs in June, with Kalshi and Polymarket seeing combined volume surge to $45 billion. This growth was fueled by World Cup activity, which drove Polymarket to a $5 billion market.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 76d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: The 2026 World Cup has driven prediction market volumes to record highs, with combined June trading for Kalshi and Polymarket hitting $45 billion.
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Prediction market activity has surged during the World Cup, leading to significant volume increases for major platforms. Kalshi reported a record $9.4 billion in June trading volume, while Polymarket's volume exceeded $3.9 billion, contributing to its status as a $5 billion market.

Coverage from CNBC, The Block, and bloomingbit emphasizes the scale of this growth, noting that the combined volume for Kalshi and Polymarket rose by 75% in June. Additionally, Crypto Briefing reports that prediction markets now account for nearly 5% of crypto spot exchange volume.

Future developments include tracking France's winning odds, which have climbed to 35% according to Cryptonews.net, and monitoring the impact of growing state felony bans mentioned by Tech Times.

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Questions people are asking

What was the combined June volume for Kalshi and Polymarket?

The combined volume surged 75% to reach $45 billion in June.

How much did Kalshi record in June trading volume?

Kalshi hit a record $9.4 billion in June trading volume.

What are the current winning odds for France according to Polymarket?

France's World Cup winning odds have climbed to 35%.

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