According to CNBC, prediction market platform Kalshi has submitted an application through its clearinghouse, Kalshi Klear, to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), seeking to introduce margin trading for certain event contracts. This would allow eligible traders to use leverage. Currently, event contracts on U.S. regulated exchanges require full collateral. While Kalshi already offers leverage in its perpetual futures business, it has not yet been approved to apply this to prediction markets. Kalshi stated that this feature aims to attract more institutional liquidity and, if approved, will only be available to self-clearing members who meet capital requirements. It will not involve sports, cultural, or "mention-based" markets. The company also plans to increase margin requirements as contracts approach expiration. https://www.((cnbc.com))/2026/09/22/kalshi-asks-cftc-to-allow-margin-trading-on-its-platform-letting-users-buy-with-borrowed-funds.html?taid=6ab273dc6c6dc70001a5aa02&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_content=main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter http://www.((cnbc.com))