The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 drives record crypto prediction market volumes, with Kalshi hitting $30B and Polymarket $10.8B in June trading activity.

Kraken's FIFA World Cup 2026 sponsorship, a 28% Chiliz surge, and booming prediction markets signal crypto's deepening integration with global sports

Trading volumes on Kalshi and Polymarket both hit record highs in June. Rothera, a new prediction market platform, was also able to manage $2 billion in volume.