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Kalshi traders see high odds that more than 5,100 data centers will be planned or operating before 2027

Kalshi traders see a 75% likelihood of more than 5,100 planned or operating data centers before 2027, up from 60% two weeks ago. This prediction comes amid growing community opposition to data center projects. The increasing odds suggest that traders believe the data center buildout will continue to expand despite backlash.

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  • ✓ Kalshi traders see a 75% likelihood that more than 5,100 data centers will be planned or operating before 2027.
  • ✓ The odds of over 5,100 data centers by 2027 were previously 60%.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 15 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Kalshi traders increased the odds of more than 5,100 data centers being planned or operating before 2027 from 60% to 75% in two weeks.

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  1. Kalshi traders predict 75% chance of over 5,100 data centers by 2027

    Kalshi traders see a 75% likelihood of more than 5,100 planned or operating data centers before 2027, up from 60% two weeks ago. This prediction comes amid growing community opposition to data center projects. The increasing odds suggest that traders believe the data center buildout will continue to expand despite backlash.

    Why it matters

    The surge in data center development is driven by demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and other digital services. However, this growth has been met with resistance from local communities due to concerns over environmental impact, power consumption, and other issues. The outcome of this trend will have significant implications for the technology sector and the environment.

    What is confirmed

    • Kalshi traders see a 75% likelihood that more than 5,100 data centers will be planned or operating before 2027.
    • The odds of over 5,100 data centers by 2027 were previously 60%.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Data center cancellations reportedly total $260 billion in 2026.

    What to watch next

    • Community opposition to data center projects
    • Regulatory decisions on data center permits
    • 2027 data center count
    Sources used for this update (15)
    1. Slate — It’s the Most Evil Innovation in America. Everyone Hates It. These People Are Certain They Can Change Your Mind.
    2. OregonLive.com — Outmaneuvered, outmatched and outspent: How data centers are overwhelming small-town America
    3. Reuters — Goldman sees US data center growth intact despite opposition
    4. CNBC — Kalshi traders see high odds that more than 5,100 data centers will be planned or operating before 2027
    5. Facebook — Debunking the Biggest Data Center Myths
    6. Heatmap News — Exclusive: Data Center Cancellations Top $260 Billion in 2026
    7. Arnold & Porter — Power, Permitting, and Progress: Takeaways From Arnold & Porter’s NYC Climate Week Data Center Panel
    8. RealClearMarkets — It's Crucial to Remember That Not All Data Centers Are the Same
    9. Roanoke Times — Data center expert outlines consequences — good and bad
    10. www.cnbc.com — Kalshi traders see high odds of 5,000-plus data centers by 2027
    11. finance.yahoo.com — Medicare changes coming in 2027: What to know before open enrollment
    12. www.newsbreak.com — Kalshi traders see high odds that more than 5,100 data ...
    confidence 85%
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