Kalshi traders see high odds that more than 5,100 data centers will be planned or operating before 2027 — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kalshi-traders-see-high-odds-that-more-than-5-100-data-centers-will-be-planned-or-operating-before-2027Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. Kalshi traders predict 75% chance of over 5,100 data centers by 2027https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kalshi-traders-see-high-odds-that-more-than-5-100-data-centers-will-be-planned-or-operating-before-2027https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kalshi-traders-see-high-odds-that-more-than-5-100-data-centers-will-be-planned-or-operating-before-2027#u120473Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:00:35 +0000Kalshi 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 mattersThe 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 consumpt