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The World Cup sends prediction market volumes soaring to record highs

The 2026 World Cup has propelled prediction market trading volumes to record heights, with leading platforms seeing multi-billion dollar surges.

By · Published July 8, 2026  01:11 UTC · Updated July 8, 2026  12:32 UTC

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Prediction market volumes reached record highs in June due to World Cup activity, with Kalshi and Polymarket seeing combined volumes of $45 billion. Polymarket's volume topped $3.9 billion, while Kalshi hit a record $9.4 billion.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 94d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 11 distinct news outlets with 12 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 10.
  • Primary Driver: The 2026 World Cup has propelled prediction market trading volumes to record heights, with leading platforms seeing multi-billion dollar surges.
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Prediction market activity has spiked significantly during the World Cup. Combined volume for Kalshi and Polymarket reached $45 billion in June, representing a 75% increase.

Individually, Kalshi reported a record June trading volume of $9.4 billion, while Polymarket's volume surpassed $3.9 billion, with some coverage describing it as a $5 billion market. Reporting from CNBC, The Block, and bloomingbit emphasizes the scale of this growth, noting that prediction markets now account for nearly 5% of crypto spot exchange volume.

Tech Times highlights that Kalshi's record comes amid growing state felony bans, and Cryptonews.net reports that France's winning odds have climbed to 35%. Future developments include the continued tracking of World Cup betting trends and the impact of state felony bans on trading activities, as noted in coverage by Tech Times and Yogonet.

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What was the combined June volume for Kalshi and Polymarket?

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

Which country's winning odds are specifically mentioned?

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

How does prediction market volume compare to crypto spot exchanges?

Prediction markets have surged to nearly 5% of crypto spot exchange volume.

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