Rating
Kalshi
The regulated home of US event trading
Fully CFTC-regulated US exchange
Kalshi is the first CFTC-regulated event exchange in the United States, letting Americans legally trade on real-world outcomes with dollar deposits and full compliance.
Rating
Fees8.2
Liquidity9.0
Market variety8.7
User experience9.4
Trust & safety9.7
Key facts
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- New York, USA
- Regulation
- CFTC-regulated exchange (USA)
- Minimum deposit
- $1
- Payment methods
- ACH, Debit card, Wire, Crypto
- Availability
- USA + expanding internationally
- Mobile app
- Yes
- Markets
- Economics, politics, weather, sports, culture
- Fees
- Up to 2% (variable)
Pros
- Full CFTC regulation
- US dollar deposits/withdrawals
- Excellent mobile app
- Strong sports & elections markets
- Insured cash balances
Cons
- Trading fees can reach 2%
- Fewer exotic markets than Polymarket
- Best experience is US-only
How to get started
- 1Open Kalshi via our link
- 2Verify identity (KYC)
- 3Deposit USD via ACH or card
- 4Browse markets and place your first order
Screenshots
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Our verdict
The safest, most compliant way to trade prediction markets from the US — with a slick mobile app to match.
FAQ
Yes. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market and is legal in all 50 US states.