Phantom Goes Ballistic: Kalshi Prediction Markets Now Live Inside the Wallet 🏀

Phantom has launched prediction markets for eligible US users through an integration with Kalshi, bringing crypto prices, sports and other real-world event contracts directly into the crypto wallet provider’s app.

Wednesday’s announcement said the integration offers CFTC-regulated event contracts, including short-term Bitcoin price markets that settle every 15 minutes. Trades can be funded through Phantom Cash balances, denominated in the CASH stablecoin. Kalshi handles customer verification, account management and trade execution, while Phantom provides access through its app.

The launch follows no-action relief granted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in March, allowing Phantom to connect users to regulated markets without registering as an introducing broker, subject to certain conditions. The service is rolling out through a new Predict tab in Phantom, with availability varying by state and market category. Eligible US users can view live market data, sports scores and market discussions before placing trades through an interface similar to a cryptocurrency token swap.

Phantom’s entry comes amid a widening legal dispute over the US prediction-markets industry. On Monday, the CFTC sued Utah after the state challenged Kalshi’s event contracts under its gambling laws, adding to a series of cases over whether federal derivatives regulation supersedes state gambling laws. Trading activity continues to grow despite the legal uncertainty: Kalshi recorded $10.8 billion in crypto contract volume over the 30 days ending Oct. 27, up 19.6% from the previous period, according to data compiled by DeFi Rate covering Sept. 28 to Oct. 27, 2026.