Kalshi led prediction market activity in November 2025, with a staggering $1.2 billion in volume traded, showcasing its dominance as the platform of choice for users seeking to invest in real-world events. This surge in activity was driven by investor enthusiasm for decentralized forecasting tools and markets that offer real-world event-based predictions. As investors seek alternative investment opportunities amid economic uncertainty, Kalshi’s regulated structure, focus on real-world contracts approved by the CFTC, and broad range of topics covered – including inflation, interest rates, job reports, and political outcomes – have contributed to its success. While platforms like Polymarket and Opinion continue to grow in popularity, particularly amongst crypto-native audiences, Kalshi’s regulated approach and extensive topic coverage have positioned it as the market leader for now. This trend of growing investor interest in prediction markets is being fueled by major political events and economic uncertainties. 2024’s upcoming election year and other significant future events promise a continued surge in activity as more people see prediction markets as viable tools for sentiment analysis, forecasting, and ultimately, informed decision-making.