About this operator
Kalshi is the first and only fully CFTC-regulated event-contract exchange in the United States. It offers cash-settled USD contracts on economic indicators, weather, politics, and culture, with bank-grade KYC and consumer protections that no offshore competitor matches.
Strengths
- Fully regulated in US
- Bank-grade compliance
- Economics & weather contracts
Quick facts
| Founded | 2021 |
| Headquarters | New York, USA |
| Type | CFTC-regulated |
| Settlement | USD cash |
| Fees | 0–7% of profit |
| Min deposit | $1 |
| KYC | Full KYC required |
| Volume | $2B+ in 2025 |