Moomoo launches Kalshi prediction markets for retail traders
In brief
- Moomoo secured CFTC approval May 28, 2026, ahead of Kalshi partnership announcement
- Retail traders can access CFTC-regulated event contracts on macroeconomic, political, and sports outcomes
- Robinhood, Webull, and Coinbase already partnered with Kalshi for prediction market access
- Kalshi reached $11 billion valuation and expanded into crypto-linked products
Event Contracts Go Mainstream
Moomoo users can now trade on outcomes ranging from Federal Reserve interest rate decisions to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event contracts available through the partnership cover macroeconomic data releases like inflation prints, political events, and sports outcomes. All of these contracts are regulated by the CFTC, carrying the same regulatory framework as commodity futures.
This isn't Moomoo's first move into alternative trading products. The platform rolled out significant enhancements to its crypto trading services in May 2026, supporting over 50 digital assets with $0 commissions and a 0.49% transaction fee. Moomoo also introduced direct on-chain transfers to external Web3 wallets, deepening its integration with decentralized finance infrastructure.
Kalshi's Regulatory Edge
Kalshi operates as a designated contract market registered with the CFTC, making it the primary regulated venue in the US for this type of trading. The platform has become the infrastructure layer for prediction markets at scale — Robinhood, Webull, and Coinbase have already partnered with Kalshi to offer event contracts, turning what was once an academic concept into a standard feature on trading apps.
Kalshi itself has grown significantly, reaching an approximate $11 billion valuation during the 2025-2026 period. The platform has also branched into crypto-adjacent products, including perpetual futures and crypto-linked event contracts. Moomoo secured regulatory approval for offering these contracts on May 28, 2026, just days before the partnership was publicly announced.
The integration reflects a broader pattern: brokerages are no longer content to serve one asset class. They're stacking derivatives, spot trading, and now prediction markets under one roof. For Moomoo, it's a way to deepen user engagement and compete with platforms that have already moved into prediction markets.
Frequently asked questions
What are event contracts and how do they differ from traditional options?
Event contracts are binary or range-based wagers on the outcome of specific events—like Federal Reserve rate decisions or sports results—regulated by the CFTC. Unlike options, which derive value from underlying asset price movements, event contracts settle based on whether a discrete outcome occurs.
Why is Kalshi becoming a standard integration for brokerages?
Kalshi operates as the primary CFTC-regulated venue for event contract trading in the US. Its regulatory framework gives brokerages a compliant way to offer prediction markets without building their own infrastructure or obtaining separate CFTC designation.
