Will Polymarket monthly volume exceed Kalshi's in any month of Q3 2026?

Current probability of “Yes”: 53%

Status
Open
Category
Crypto
Closing date
30 September 2026
Participants
1

VangAI analysis

VangAI estimate: +32% for “Yes”, confidence 90%

  • Polymarket's monthly trading volume in July 2026 was $8.56 billion, significantly higher than Kalshi's $13.10 billion in March 2026.
  • Polymarket's trading volume has shown substantial growth, with a year-to-date total of $55.61 billion as of September 18, 2026.
  • Kalshi's trading volume peaked at $13.10 billion in March 2026, with a year-to-date total of $33.05 billion by that time.
  • Polymarket's diverse market categories, including sports and politics, contribute to its high trading volumes.

Polymarket is like a sprinter accelerating rapidly, while Kalshi is a marathon runner maintaining a steady pace.

Market rules

Resolves YES if, for any single calendar month in Jul/Aug/Sep 2026, Polymarket reported total traded volume exceeds Kalshi's for that same month, per publicly reported figures or a recognized aggregator. Otherwise NO.

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