Kalshi review

Editor's Pick

The first CFTC-regulated event contracts exchange in the US.

4.5
Last updated 2026-07-22 · By Your Prediction Market
Quick answer

Kalshi is a US-regulated event contracts exchange that settles in USD, but it is not available to Canadian residents.

Rating
4.5 / 5
Canada availability
No
Fees
Up to 10% of profit per trade (variable maker/taker)
Currency
USD
Payment methods
ACH, Debit card, Wire
Liquidity
High
Payout speed
1-3 business days
Fiat / Crypto
Fiat
🇨🇦 Canadian note: US residents only — Canadians cannot open a Kalshi account.

About Kalshi

Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated exchange offering event contracts on economics, politics, weather and more, with USD deposits from US bank accounts.

Pros

  • Fully regulated by the CFTC
  • USD fiat deposits and withdrawals
  • Growing selection of macro and political contracts
  • Clean web and mobile apps

Cons

  • Not available to Canadians
  • Higher fees than crypto-native venues
  • Slower fiat payouts

Frequently asked questions

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