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Midterm Election Trading on Kalshi and Polymarket Lags Prediction Market Boom

Bloomberg Markets·November 3, 2026·1 min read

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are seeing attention on 2026 midterm forecasts, but trading volumes lag the boom seen during the 2024 presidential election. The platforms have struggled to expand beyond a few popular categories, limiting their growth and mainstream adoption despite increased interest in political betting.

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