Kalshi
Kalshi is the first CFTC-regulated exchange dedicated to trading on the outcome of future events. Kalshi is one of the first U.S.-based, real-money prediction markets and the first legal platform where you trade on the headlines like a stock. The platform aims to enable investors to trade on almost anything with economic relevance, allowing people to trade on a broad range of topics—from inflation to Fed rates, to unemployment to the government shutdown. The firm has developed a new asset class, event contracts, where you can buy "Yes" or "No" positions with respect to whether an event will happen or not.
ABOUT KALSHI
Kalshi’s vision is to allow people to capitalize on their opinion, trade in the domain of everyday life, and hedge risks that relate to them.
Essentially, Kalshi lets people buy and sell "contracts" that pay out based on the result of certain events, such as elections, economic indicators, or natural disasters.
The company is backed by a number of Silicon Valley and Wall Street-based investors including Sequoia, Charles Schwab, Henry Kravis, Neo, Y Combinator, SV Angel and Global Founders Capital.
MAIN AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Macroeconomic Data and Indicators.
Kalshi offers markets around key economic indicators that affect markets, businesses, and governments, including unemployment rates, inflation, and interest rates.
Political Events and Outcomes.
Kalshi also creates markets around political events, particularly in the U.S. and globally, including elections, legislative actions, and impeachments or other political events.
Geopolitical Events.
Kalshi creates markets based on international events and conflicts that could have a significant impact on global economies or financial markets.
Natural Disasters and Environmental Events.
Another growing area for Kalshi involves climate-related events and natural disasters, including hurricanes, earthquakes, and other disasters.
Health and Public Safety Events.
Kalshi has also explored markets in areas like public health such as pandemics and disease outbreaks and health regulations.