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Kalshi sees $1.4B in US midterm election bets, favoring Democrats

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Kalshi, a prediction market platform, has seen over $1.4 billion in trading volume for US midterm elections, with traders heavily favoring Democratic control of Congress. The platform's volume is driven by bets on key races, including the House, Senate, and specific state contests like the Los Angeles mayoral race and the Texas Senate race. Despite a strong performance in predicting Donald Trump's 2024 victory, Kalshi and similar platforms like Polymarket have recently faced scrutiny due to inaccurate forecasts in other high-profile elections, such as the Brazilian presidential runoff and a Wisconsin gubernatorial primary. AI

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Kalshi sees $1.4B in US midterm election bets, favoring Democrats

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Camila Grigera Naón ·

    Kalshi’s midterm trading tops $1.4 billion as traders bet on a Democratic sweep of Congress

    From Texas to Los Angeles, traders are placing their bets. Recent surprises suggest the odds warrant caution.

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