- Kalshi improves surveillance for Super Bowl prediction markets.
- $168 million in related bets monitored.
- Collaboration with experts to ensure trading integrity.
Kalshi, a U.S. prediction market platform, announced on February 5, 2026, the establishment of an advisory committee to enhance trading surveillance ahead of Super Bowl LX.
This move aims to prevent market abuse related to over $168 million in bets, with Solidus Labs and Wharton School’s Daniel Taylor involved in monitoring suspicious crypto transactions.
Kalshi has announced a new initiative to increase trading surveillance ahead of Super Bowl LX. This decision follows the surge in prediction-related bets, totaling over $168 million, set to be played on February 8, 2026.
The company has established an independent advisory committee, partnering with Solidus Labs for crypto transaction monitoring and Wharton’s Daniel Taylor for detecting suspicious activities. This committee will issue quarterly reports to external legal counsel.
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Kalshi’s move aims to prevent market abuse amid substantial financial activity. The initiative focuses on enhancing transparency and integrity within its trading platform, especially as major sporting events draw elevated betting volumes. Tarek Mansour, Founder & CEO, Kalshi, remarked, “Kalshi’s initiative to enhance trading surveillance comes at a critical time as we approach Super Bowl LX with significant market activity.”
Financial impacts include rising bets on champion markets; January 2026 reports noted $130 million wagered. However, no specific impact on cryptocurrencies like ETH, BTC, or others is detailed.
Kalshi, regulated by U.S. authorities, mirrors efforts from other prediction markets like Polymarket, having encountered federal enforcement challenges under Biden’s administration. Potential regulatory and market outcomes include strengthened oversight and potential influences on crypto trades via USDC interactions. This could prompt increased scrutiny within other prediction market platforms, as authorities emphasize protective measures.
More about the specific trading market can be found here.
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