March 14, 2026 at 9:57 AM UTC•1 min read•by Staff Editor
Kalshi Q1 2026 volume report: $1.2B traded, political markets lead
Kalshi released its first public quarterly volume report, showing $1.2B in Q1 2026 trading volume — up 340% year-over-year.
predmktpost.comKalshi published its first-ever public quarterly volume report, revealing $1.2 billion in total trading volume for Q1 2026.
Key metrics:
- Total Q1 2026 volume: $1.2B (up 340% YoY)
- Active traders: 187,000 (up 210% YoY)
- Political markets: 45% of volume ($540M)
- Sports markets: 28% ($336M)
- Economic indicator markets: 18% ($216M)
The average trade size has grown from $127 in Q1 2025 to $412 in Q1 2026, suggesting increasing participation from larger-account traders.
