Kalshi: Trade Events & Sports

Kalshi App Update: Version 9.9.98 Adds Real-World Event Trading and Performance Fixes

Kalshi released version 9.9.98 of its mobile app on July 9, 2026. The update introduces trading on real-world events including elections, sports, crypto, and weather, alongside bug fixes and performance upgrades.

New Trading Categories

Users can now trade "yes" and "no" positions on a range of real-world outcomes. The app supports event categories covering:

• Elections: Trade on political race outcomes
• Sports: Wager on game results and tournament winners
• Crypto: Bet on cryptocurrency price movements
• Weather: Predict temperature, precipitation, and other meteorological events

Performance Improvements

The update addresses loading time issues reported during high-traffic periods. Past reviews noted laggy performance during major sporting events, particularly college football tournaments. Version 9.9.98 includes targeted bug fixes and performance upgrades to improve app responsiveness during peak trading hours.

Regulatory Status

Kalshi operates as a federally regulated prediction market platform, distinguishing it from unregulated alternatives. The company positions itself as a trading platform rather than a sportsbook, a distinction that has gained attention as prediction market volume has surged since the 2024 Presidential election.

Recent Platform Growth

The update arrives following significant platform activity. Reuters reported that Kalshi handled $27 billion in trading volume during the recent FIFA World Cup, exceeding the company's initial $13 billion projection. The tournament attracted approximately 1.5 million users to the platform.

Update History

Kalshi has been releasing regular stability-focused updates since October 2025, when earlier outage reports prompted a wave of performance improvements. Version 9.9.98 continues this pattern of incremental refinements rather than major feature additions.