Kalshi Ignites Regulatory Fears with Crypto Perpetual Launch Amidst Supreme Court Battle
Kalshi has reached a milestone in its growth trajectory. In July 2026, the predictive markets platform saw a massive influx of traffic from the United States, with over 15.4 million visits recorded. This represents an increase of 1,520% compared to the same period last year.
The growth is not limited to traffic alone; trading volume has also skyrocketed. In August, Kalshi's monthly notional volume reached approximately $40 billion, a significant jump from the $874 million recorded in the previous year.
However, amidst this rapid expansion, Kalshi has introduced a new feature that could potentially complicate its regulatory landscape: crypto perpetual contracts. The platform now offers leveraged trading on BTC, ETH, BNB, and 14 other assets, with up to 6x leverage available for eligible traders.