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Kalshi

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Kalshi Seeks CFTC Approval for Perpetual Futures on Gold, Silver, Platinum

Jul 27, 2026

Bloomberg Television's metals spotlight segment discusses Kalshi's application to launch perpetual futures contracts on gold, silver and platinum, with copper potentially next due to AI-driven demand. The interview features Kalshi Chief Risk Officer Udesh Jha explaining the products' appeal for continuous exposure without roll costs or expiry. Jha addresses both retail and institutional users, compares the contracts to crypto perpetuals, outlines plans to initially match traditional market hours before potential expansion, and responds to pushback from traditional exchanges like CME and questions about retail risk. The segment references the company's prior crypto perpetual launch and regulatory path.

▶ Source: Bloomberg Television

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Kalshi Sets Daily Volume Records During World Cup and NBA Finals

Jun 17, 2026

Bloomberg Television segment features commentary on Kalshi prediction market volumes, noting multiple days above $1 billion daily—well above the prior $500 million NFL peak—attributed to compounding liquidity across more markets and participants. Discussion projects potential $300 billion annualized run rate for the month and $7 billion for the week, citing ongoing World Cup, politics, culture, and crypto activity. The clip references the power of exchange-driven growth and higher engagement. Sourcing is primarily the on-air speaker's statements with no additional named experts or graphics detailed in the transcript. The segment ties recent spikes to major sports events including the NBA Finals and World Cup.

▶ Source: Bloomberg Television