Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right platform.
Kalshi grades better on the weighted mix of trust score, payout reliability, bonus posture, and state reach. Robinhood Prediction Markets can still be the better fit if one of its specific strengths matters more to you than the overall balance.
CFTC-regulated prediction market for sports, politics, economics & weather. Real-time trading. 46 states. Min $1 contracts
Binary prediction markets integrated into Robinhood app. $1 minimums. Sports & politics. 46+ states.
Use this section when the overall verdict is close or when one specific factor matters more than the aggregate score.
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4.8/5Robinhood Prediction Markets
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92/100Robinhood Prediction Markets
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2026-04-19Robinhood Prediction Markets
2026-04-08Kalshi
None (exchange model)Robinhood Prediction Markets
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{"regulator":"CFTC","type":"DCM","status":"Licensed","details":"Fully CFTC-regulated Designated Contracts Market since 2023"}Robinhood Prediction Markets
{"regulator":"CFTC","type":"DCM","status":"Licensed","details":"Operates as CFTC Designated Contracts Market via Robinhood Markets Inc"}Kalshi
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1 methods| Feature | Kalshi | Robinhood Prediction Markets |
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| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Trust Score | 92/100 | 81/100 |
| Review Coverage | Verified | Verified |
| Bonus Coverage | None found | None found |
| Last Fact-check | 2026-04-19 | 2026-04-08 |
| Signup Bonus | None (exchange model) | Integrated with Robinhood brokerage |
| Market | Prediction markets | Prediction markets |
| Regulatory Type | LICENSED | LICENSED |
| Founded | ||
| Parent Company | Kalshi Inc | Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) |
| Min Deposit | $1 | $1 |
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| License | {"regulator":"CFTC","type":"DCM","status":"Licensed","details":"Fully CFTC-regulated Designated Contracts Market since 2023"} | {"regulator":"CFTC","type":"DCM","status":"Licensed","details":"Operates as CFTC Designated Contracts Market via Robinhood Markets Inc"} |
| States Available | 2 | |
| Payment Methods | 3 methods | 1 methods |
The table below compares Kalshi and Robinhood Prediction Markets across the same core discovery metrics: rating, trust score, bonus posture, market type, regulatory posture, founding year, banking minimums, payout speed, app/support signals, licensing, state reach, and payment-method breadth.
Start with state availability and regulatory type, then use trust score, payout speed, and bonus posture as your next filters. Trust score is always shown on a 0–100 scale here, and it should be treated as a risk floor rather than a tiny tiebreaker between two otherwise similar platforms.
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