Kalshi Says Bitcoin Payments and Prediction Markets Are Building a New Exchange for Big Money
Bitcoin Magazine
Kalshi is expanding its prediction market platform to include crypto derivatives, positioning itself as a regulated exchange for institutional and retail traders.Summary
At the Bitcoin 2026 conference, Kalshi’s head of crypto, John Wang, explained that the platform uses Bitcoin as a key payment rail while focusing on intuitive event-based trading contracts. By offering a regulated alternative to traditional spot markets, Kalshi aims to attract both retail users and large hedge funds. To further its growth, the exchange is launching perpetual futures, expanding its service from simple event contracts to continuous derivatives trading while emphasizing strict regulatory compliance and user protection.
(Source：Bitcoin Magazine)