Exclusive | Kalshi Looks to Expand a Rapidly Growing Universe of Risky Trading
Prediction markets like Kalshi continue to navigate varying state regulations across the United States as interest in risky trading assets accelerates. Platforms offer promotional bonuses and referral structures to attract users while regulatory bodies debate oversight boundaries. Kalshi previously secured approval to launch 24-hour perpetual futures for precious metals and sought permission for single stock perpetual contracts. The intersection of traditional finance and digital prediction tools creates ongoing friction regarding jurisdictional authority. Users must follow specific guidelines regarding qualifying trades and promotional deadlines to earn credits on these platforms.
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- ✓ Kalshi launched round-the-clock perpetual futures for gold and silver following approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
- ✓ Kalshi seeks further regulatory permission to offer single stock perpetual futures for companies including Tesla and Nvidia.
What changed
Public tracking and promotional structures for prediction markets like Kalshi gained wider documentation across sports and betting information outlets.
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Kalshi Expands Reach Amid Rising Debate Over Prediction Markets
Prediction markets like Kalshi continue to navigate varying state regulations across the United States as interest in risky trading assets accelerates. Platforms offer promotional bonuses and referral structures to attract users while regulatory bodies debate oversight boundaries. Kalshi previously secured approval to launch 24-hour perpetual futures for precious metals and sought permission for single stock perpetual contracts. The intersection of traditional finance and digital prediction tools creates ongoing friction regarding jurisdictional authority. Users must follow specific guidelines regarding qualifying trades and promotional deadlines to earn credits on these platforms.
Why it matters
The expansion of prediction platforms occurs alongside intense competition among Wall Street regulators. Traditional financial boundaries blur as tech-driven contracts enter the mainstream financial ecosystem.
What is confirmed
- Kalshi launched round-the-clock perpetual futures for gold and silver following approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
- Kalshi seeks further regulatory permission to offer single stock perpetual futures for companies including Tesla and Nvidia.
Still unconfirmed
- Sports prediction markets maintain varying legal statuses across all 50 states as of July 2026.
What to watch next
- Decisions from regulators regarding single stock perpetual futures for companies like Tesla and Nvidia.
- Further clarification on state-by-state legality for sports prediction markets.
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- www.cbssports.com — Are sports prediction markets legal? Status of Kalshi and Polymarket in all 50 states
- www.covers.com — Kalshi Referral Code: Use Code COVERS35 & Our Refer-a-Friend Guide to Earn Up To $1,000
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Kalshi Expands Into Risky Trading With 24/7 Gold and Silver Perpetuals
Kalshi launched round-the-clock perpetual futures for gold and silver following approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The platform now seeks further regulatory permission to offer single stock perpetual futures for companies including Tesla and Nvidia. This expansion pushes the firm deeper into a rapidly growing universe of risky trading assets. Wall Street is currently engaged in a broader fight over who should regulate these financial products as digital and traditional asset boundaries blur.
Why it matters
The rollout of round-the-clock precious metal perpetual contracts marks a major push into mainstream commodity markets. Wall Street regulators are clashing over jurisdiction for these novel derivatives. The outcome of these regulatory fights will shape how retail and institutional investors access continuous leverage on equities and commodities.
What is confirmed
- Kalshi launched 24/7 gold and silver perpetuals following CFTC approval.
- Kalshi wants to offer 24/7 Tesla and Nvidia perpetual futures.
- Kalshi is seeking regulatory nods to expand into US stock and commodity markets with single stock perpetual futures.
What to watch next
- Decisions by regulators regarding Kalshi applications for single stock perpetual futures
- Further developments in the Wall Street jurisdictional fight over who regulates perpetual futures
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (10)
- CNBC — Kalshi launches ‘perps’ for gold and silver following CFTC approval, expanding futures offerings
- WSJ — Exclusive | Kalshi Looks to Expand a Rapidly Growing Universe of Risky Trading
- CoinMarketCap — PYTH Volatility: Kalshi Filing and Routine Swings Explained
- leaprate.com — Kalshi Launches 24/7 Gold and Silver Perpetuals in the US
- CoinDesk — Kalshi wants 24/7 Tesla and Nvidia perps as Wall Street fights over who regulates them
- Kalshi News — 24/7 Gold & Silver Perpetuals Are Here
- Bloomberg.com — Kalshi Moves to Expand Into US Stock and Commodity Markets
- Seeking Alpha — Kalshi seeks regulatory nod to offer single stock perpetual futures - report (KALSHI:Private)
- Moomoo — Dow Jones Top Financial Services Headlines at 7 AM ET: Kalshi Looks to Expand a Rapidly Growing Universe of Risky Trading | India's ...
- news.bloombergtax.com — Are Bitcoin Perpetuals Valid Futures Contracts for Tax Reporting?
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