Prediction market platform Kalshi has secured a license to offer margin trading to professional clients, enhancing appeal for institutional investors. The move departs from traditional requirements for fully collateralized positions and follows a $1 billion funding round.
Kalshi's affiliate, Kinetic Markets, received approval from the National Futures Association and awaits CFTC sign-off for margin trading, which allows less upfront capital.
This feature will debut exclusively for institutional clients and could initially focus on new products before being extended to core event contracts. The decision to introduce margin trading is timely, given the sector's rapid growth and regulatory scrutiny.