BULLISH 📈 : Coinbase expands prediction markets nationwide with Kalshi partnership

Coinbase Expands Prediction Markets Nationwide

Coinbase has partnered with Kalshi to offer prediction markets for real-world events, such as politics and sports, across the United States.
This expansion aims to capture domestic demand previously unmet by offshore platforms, amid growing interest in prediction markets.
In 2024, betting volumes in major prediction markets increased by 565.4%, reaching $3.1 billion during the US presidential election cycle.
Kalshi's cumulative notional volume hit $34.5 billion as of January 2026, according to Dune data.

Kalshi has reached a cumulative notional volume of $34.5B | Source: Dune

Market Integration

Users can trade event contracts in USD or [USDC](https://holder.io/coins/usdc/) directly on Coinbase, simplifying account management.
CEO Brian Armstrong envisions an "everything exchange," integrating traditional financial products.
Coinbase's nationwide rollout follows a phased introduction that began in December 2025.

Coinbase competes with platforms like Gemini and Robinhood, which have also entered the prediction market space.
Gemini received regulatory approval for its Titan platform, while Robinhood joined LedgerX to enhance its offerings.
Prediction markets are becoming mainstream trading products, attracting exchanges beyond the crypto niche.