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World Cup sends prediction market volumes soaring to record highs
The 2026 FIFA World Cup drove record trading activity across prediction market platforms, with Kalshi reaching more than $31 billion in June volume, Polymarket hitting $10.8 billion internationally, and new entrant Rothera surpassing $2 billion. The surge is a major stress test for the category, as regulators and institutions evaluate whether prediction markets can handle sustained high-volume activity while maintaining market integrity and consumer protections.
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