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Kalshi traders think the bitcoin rally could end the year near current levels
CNBC FinanceFriday, August 21, 2026 at 5:43 PM
RedScroll Brief
Speculators on the prediction market platform think it's most likely that the cryptocurrency will end 2026 close to where it's now trading.
RedScroll Signal
- Impact
- High
- Category
- Business
- Market relevance
- High
- Why it matters
- Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating. Speculators on the prediction market platform think it's most likely that the cryptocurrency will end 2026 close to where it's now trading. Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Bitcoin and Kalshi.
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What happened
Speculators on the prediction market platform think it's most likely that the cryptocurrency will end 2026 close to where it's now trading.
Why it matters
Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating.
Background
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Timeline
CNBC Finance published: Kalshi traders think the bitcoin rally could end the year near current levels
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Economic impact
Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Bitcoin and Kalshi.
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