Kalshi, a US-regulated prediction market platform under CFTC oversight, raised $300 million at a $5 billion valuation, the New York Times reported today. The platform enables trading on events like elections and economic data while supporting crypto deposits.

Prediction markets like Kalshi are entering a phase of hypergrowth, driven by increasing interest in real-time event-based trading amid broader adoption of regulated platforms.

Kalshi is expanding its offerings to include hybrid trading features that appeal to both traditional finance and crypto-native users, enhancing its position in the prediction market space.

The platform is viewed as a key player bridging traditional finance and Web3, with community discussions highlighting its regulatory advantages over competitors in the prediction market ecosystem.