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Midterm Election Trading on Kalshi and Polymarket Lags Prediction Market Boom
Source: Bloomberg
Elections & Domestic PoliticsFintech
Prediction markets drew renewed attention as their forecasts for the 2026 US midterms gained notice, following the 2024 presidential election’s role as a major growth moment. However, trading activity indicates the platforms have struggled to expand beyond a small number of booming categories.
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