Hassan Maishera
TL;DR
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Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has rolled out prediction markets to all U.S. customers
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This new offering is possible thanks to Coinbase’s partnership with Kalshi, a U.S.-regulated prediction market operator.
Coinbase U.S. Users Can Now Access Prediction Markets
Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has rolled out its new prediction market platform to U.S. users. This will enable the users to trade on the outcomes of real-world events, including elections, sports, collectibles, and economic indicators.
This latest development follows Coinbase's December announcement of its partnership with Kalshi. Kalshi offers event-based contracts that function like simplified derivatives—traders buy “yes” or “no” positions on specific outcomes, with each contract's price reflecting the market's assigned probability.
While announcing this on X, Coinbase said this latest development brings prediction markets to its users in the United States for the first time, just in time for one of the biggest sports events of the year, the Super Bowl.
Out: Odds set by the house.
— Coinbase 🛡️ (@coinbase) January 28, 2026
In: Price set by the crowd.
Now there's a new way to trade your takes.
Prediction markets are live in all 50 states on Coinbase.
Trade any real-world outcomes across sports, politics, culture and more. pic.twitter.com/CIjz9T9pjX
Prediction markets have gained traction in recent years, with Polymarket and Kalshi currently two of the leading prediction marketplaces in the world.
The marketplaces have gained popularity as more users look to express political and economic views through on-chain financial products.
Coinbase’s entry into the prediction marketplace aligns with its desire to “everything exchange,” allowing users to access a wide range of services on its platform. Last month, Coinbase acquired The Clearing Company for an undisclosed fee, with the acquisition set to help grow its newly launched prediction market.
