CFTC
Last reviewed 2026-08-07
CFTC — definition
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission — the US regulator that oversees Kalshi and other licensed event-contract exchanges.
Kalshi operates as a CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market (DCM). Its event contracts are legally distinct from sports betting.
The CFTC has historically blocked specific contract categories (most famously, election markets) and continues to define the legal perimeter.
Learn more: Is Kalshi legal in your state? A 2026 guide
See also
Frequently asked questions
What does cftc mean in prediction markets?
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission — the US regulator that oversees Kalshi and other licensed event-contract exchanges.
How does cftc work in practice?
Kalshi operates as a CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market (DCM). Its event contracts are legally distinct from sports betting.
Sources & further reading
- CFTC — Event contracts explainedU.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
- Kalshi — how prices and settlement workKalshi
- UMA Optimistic Oracle documentationUMA Protocol
Last reviewed 2026-08-07 · CollegePredictionMarkets.com