Phantom, a prominent crypto wallet, has significantly expanded its functionality by integrating a prediction trading hub directly into its application. This feature, created through a partnership with the federally regulated event trading exchange Kalshi, allows users to trade on the outcomes of real-world events—such as sports, politics, and economics—without having to leave the wallet interface.
This move marks a shift in crypto wallets from simple storage tools to multi-purpose financial platforms.
Key Details:
- Regulated Backbone: The feature's legitimacy is secured by partnering with Kalshi, a New York-based exchange overseen by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
- Seamless Trading: Users buy tokenized positions linked to Kalshi's regulated event contracts using Solana-based assets (like SOL and CASH) entirely within Phantom, eliminating the need for external accounts or fund transfers.
- User Experience: Trading is simplified to resemble a token swap, lowering the barrier to entry. Markets cover a broad range of topics, update in real-time, and include a live community chat for social interaction.
- Platform Strategy: The prediction hub complements Phantom's existing tools (token swaps, perpetual futures) and aligns with a wider trend, as seen with MetaMask's integration of Polymarket, toward embedding event-based trading directly into wallets.
- Risk Acknowledgment: Despite the underlying regulation, Phantom stresses that these markets are inherently risky, prices are volatile, and users can lose the full amount they allocate.
By blending self-custody, trading, and regulated real-world event markets, Phantom is exploring the limits of a crypto wallet as a comprehensive financial interface.
December 2025, Cryptoniteuae