Jump Trading Acquires Kalshi Polymarket Stakes

Jump Trading Acquires Stakes in Kalshi and Polymarket

• Jump Trading, a Chicago-based firm, is acquiring stakes in prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket.
• The investment enhances Jump’s exposure to event-based wagering, following its liquidity provision on Kalshi’s platform.
• Kalshi, regulated by the CFTC, secured $1 billion in funding at an $11 billion valuation in November 2025.
• Polymarket is valued between $12 billion and $15 billion, offering blockchain-based access to outcome-driven contracts.
• Susquehanna International Group also provides liquidity on Kalshi’s exchange.

Jump Trading’s strategic investments in Kalshi and Polymarket expand its involvement in event-based wagering markets, aligning with the sector’s growing convergence with crypto-native platforms.