Kalshi Seeks CFTC Approval for Margin Trading
Summary
- Prediction-market platform Kalshi has asked the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to allow users to engage in margin trading.
- Kalshi said it has requested approval from the CFTC to introduce margin trading on its platform.
- The CFTC’s approval decision, which will determine whether margin trading is introduced, and a detailed review timeline have not yet been disclosed.
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Prediction-market platform Kalshi has asked the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission for permission to let users trade with borrowed funds.
CNBC reported on September 22 that Kalshi requested the CFTC's approval to introduce margin trading on its platform.
If approved, users would be able to build positions using borrowed money as well as their own funds.
The CFTC has not disclosed whether it will approve the request or provided a detailed review timeline.
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