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Young adults under 21 traded $5 billion on Kalshi this year, amid prediction market frenzy
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points Federally regulated financial markets allow individuals 18 and over to participate. The amount traded by young adults under 21 is substantial, with estimates suggesting billions of dollars have been exchanged.
A significant amount of money has been traded by young adults on a prediction market. Federally regulated financial markets allow individuals 18 and over to participate. This has raised concerns among lawmakers and experts about potential risks to younger adults' finances and well-being.
The amount traded by young adults under 21 is substantial, with estimates suggesting billions of dollars have been exchanged. Further information about this issue can be found through a CNN analysis.
Details about the specifics of the prediction market and the concerns surrounding it are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: August 28, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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