Kalshi and Polymarket’s combined volume falls 15% in August, first monthly decline in a year
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Kalshi and Polymarket, the two largest prediction market platforms, posted their first combined volume decline in twelve months during August. Kalshi alone moved $37.17 billion in volume that month, while Polymarket and its US-facing variant generated $8.16 billion together, marking a 15% drop from July. The decline signals a potential shift in momentum for prediction markets after a sustained period of growth.
- Kalshi dominated the pair's combined activity, accounting for roughly 82% of total August volume across both platforms.
- This marks the first month-over-month contraction for the two leading prediction market venues in a year, suggesting possible changes in user engagement or market conditions.
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Kalshi and Polymarket’s combined volume falls 15% in August, first monthly decline in a year
Kalshi recorded $37.17 billion in volume in August, while Polymarket and its US platform saw a combined $8.16 billion.
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