Still Not Enough? Prediction Market Giants Set Sights on Payments and AI
Prediction market giants Kalshi and Polymarket are aggressively expanding their user base and capabilities, targeting payment integration and AI agents as new growth vectors. During the recent awards season, the two platforms saw combined betting volumes surpass $100 million, a significant jump from the previous year.
A Paradigm survey indicates that 36% of U.S. voters have used prediction markets, highlighting their growing mainstream relevance. To capture the remaining market, Kalshi partnered with Block’s Cash App, simplifying deposits and tapping into its 59 million monthly active users for potential growth.
Meanwhile, Polymarket, which has processed over $750 million in nominal volume since resuming U.S. operations, is exploring AI-driven expansion. It now supports AI Agent trading via Alchemy’s AgentCard, enabling 24/7 market participation. This aligns with a broader industry trend of integrating AI agents into financial ecosystems.
Both platforms are validating new revenue models—Polymarket has generated over $11.2 million in fees since introducing them—and are positioning themselves at the forefront of fintech and AI convergence, signaling a new phase of competition and innovation in prediction markets.
Odaily星球日报03/16 13:41
