Calshi, $2.3 billion traded in prediction markets on TRON's impact... Twice the size of Polymarket

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Surge in trading volume on prediction market platform

Prediction market platform Calshi has seen a sharp increase in trading volume after integrating TRON, reaching $2.3 billion weekly, significantly surpassing Polymarket. The platform’s focus on sports predictions is identified as a key growth driver.

Last week, Calshi, a U.S.-based prediction market platform, surpassed approximately $2.3 billion(about 3.3 trillion KRW) in trading volume, attracting considerable attention. This figure is nearly double the trading volume of Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction market, which was $1.2 billion(about 1.734 trillion KRW) during the same period. This is the first time Calshi has exceeded $2 billion in weekly trading volume.

Rapid User Growth After TRON Network Integration

The increase in Calshi’s trading volume is primarily attributed to the recent integration of the TRON(TRON) network into the platform. Users can now easily deposit and withdraw funds using TRON-based coins like TRX(TRX) and USDT(USDT) on the Calshi platform. Analysts suggest that this has led to both increased user influx and trading activity.

According to platform statistics, as of December 23, Calshi’s cumulative trading volume has exceeded $23.7 billion(about 34.2465 trillion KRW). The sports prediction market is the largest segment within Calshi, with a single “Pro Football Champion” prediction market generating over $6.58 million(about 951 million KRW) in trading volume.

Dominance in the Sports Market

Calshi already recorded over $1.1 billion(about 1.5895 trillion KRW) in sports-related betting during a single week at the end of October, while political market trading volume during the same period was only $510 million(about 737 million KRW). This demonstrates that sports betting plays a key role in activating prediction markets. During the same period, Polymarket’s sports market trading volume was approximately $357 million(about 516.1 billion KRW).

Rapid Growth of Prediction Markets… From Politics to Sports

Prediction markets began gaining mainstream popularity last year following the U.S. presidential election. Initially, Polymarket maintained a leading position in trading volume, but from September, Calshi’s usage surged rapidly, shifting the balance. Both platforms set new trading volume records in November, reaffirming the potential of prediction markets.

Calshi is praised for complying with legal regulations in the U.S. and adopting a hybrid approach that combines on-chain and off-chain elements, ensuring both stability and user accessibility. The expansion into real-time sports betting, which meets investor protection requirements, is considered a key factor behind the platform’s popularity.

Market Analysis

Calshi is changing the landscape of sports prediction by leading in prediction market trading volume. The trend is shifting from politics to sports.

Strategic Points

As interest in prediction market platforms grows, hybrid models that combine on-chain usability with legal stability are gaining attention. Multi-chain integrations, such as with TRON, are also key competitive advantages.

Terminology

Prediction Market(Prediction Market): A platform where users can predict and bet on the outcomes of future events, covering topics such as voting, elections, and sports games.