Kalshi’s Perpetual Contracts Exceed $5.5 Billion in Volume Within Two Weeks of Launch

Kalshi’s newly launched perpetual contracts have surpassed $5.5 billion in cumulative trading volume within two weeks, according to a report cited in the source article. According to ChainCatcher, platform data shows daily trading volume exceeded $1 billion for three consecutive days. The article said major sports events, including the FIFA World Cup and the NBA Finals, helped drive the surge in activity. Kalshi currently offers 11 crypto-related perpetual contracts. Co-founder Tarek Mansour said the company plans to expand its perpetual contracts beyond crypto into other asset classes.