Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated prediction market platform, has integrated BNB Smart Chain (BSC) to support deposits and withdrawals using BNB and certain stablecoins. For U.S. domestic accounts: Direct deposits and withdrawals of native BNB and USDT on BSC.
For international accounts: Deposits and withdrawals of BNB, USDT, and USDC on BSC, often facilitated through connected exchanges like Binance, Coinbase.
This integration allows users holding assets on BSC to participate in Kalshi’s prediction markets on events like politics, sports, crypto prices, etc. without needing complex bridging or conversions, leveraging BSC’s low fees and high speed.
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The announcement came directly from Kalshi’s official blog and X account, and was highlighted by Binance founder CZ with “Keep building.” It’s part of Kalshi’s broader push into multi-chain support, following integrations with chains like Solana, Base, and TRON.
This move enhances liquidity for Kalshi users in the BNB ecosystem and positions BSC as a key rail for regulated prediction trading. Kalshi’s addition of BSC support for deposits and withdrawals marks a significant step in bridging regulated prediction markets with major crypto ecosystems.
Users holding assets on BSC—one of the largest blockchains by user base, TVL ~$6.5B, and stablecoin volume—can now seamlessly fund Kalshi accounts without bridging, conversions, or high fees from chains like Ethereum.
U.S. accounts: Direct native BNB and USDT (BSC) deposits/withdrawals. International accounts: BNB, USDT, and USDC via connected exchanges (e.g., Binance, Coinbase).
This reduces friction, potentially attracting millions of BSC-native users from DeFi, gaming, or Binance ecosystem to Kalshi’s CFTC-regulated markets on politics, sports, crypto prices, and more. Part of Kalshi’s “omni-chain” strategy already supporting Solana, Base, TRON, positioning it as the most crypto-friendly regulated prediction platform.
Increases real-world demand for BNB as a funding rail for high-volume trading on Kalshi, especially with prediction markets exploding. Analysts note BNB as the “biggest beneficiary,” with potential exponential demand growth amid Kalshi’s U.S. dominance and global expansion.
Endorsed by Binance founder Changpeng Zhao CZ “Keep building”, highlighting ecosystem synergy. In a potential 2026 bull market, this adds narrative fuel for BNB alongside its role in DeFi, gaming, and now regulated betting.
This legitimizes prediction markets by connecting on-chain liquidity to a CFTC-regulated venue, allowing crypto holders to participate in real-world event trading compliantly. Lowers barriers for crypto users to enter regulated finance, while exposing traditional traders to blockchain rails.
Reinforces BSC’s position in high-throughput applications for low fees, speed versus competitors like Polygon used by rival Polymarket. Intensifies rivalry with Polymarket that is on-chain, crypto-focused; earlier BSC support and emerging BNB Chain natives like Probable, backed by PancakeSwap.
Kalshi’s edge: Full U.S. regulation and legality in all 50 states, deeper liquidity from institutional backers like Susquehanna, and sports/media partnerships. Could drive overall sector growth, with prediction markets seen as a top narrative major 2025 fundraises for Kalshi/Polymarket.
Limited assets for U.S. users reflects compliance caution. Competition from unregulated/on-chain alternatives may split liquidity. No direct “partnership” with Binance beyond chain integration, but ties via exchanges strengthen indirect links.
This move strengthens Kalshi’s lead in regulated prediction markets while providing a major utility boost to BNB/BSC—win-win for adoption in a maturing crypto-regulatory landscape. Expect increased volumes and cross-ecosystem flows in the coming months.