Kalshi's $22B Valuation, DraftKings' Prediction Push

Kalshi completed a funding round valuing the prediction markets platform at $22 billion, signaling strong investor demand for the business. DraftKings also said it will increase spending on a push into prediction markets, highlighting rising competitive intensity in the category. The news is positive for the space, though the immediate market impact is likely limited to affected names rather than the broader market.

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Kalshi completed a funding round valuing the prediction markets platform at $22 billion, signaling strong investor demand for the business. DraftKings also said it will increase spending on a push into prediction markets, highlighting rising competitive intensity in the category. The news is positive for the space, though the immediate market impact is likely limited to affected names rather than the broader market.