Kalshi launches 15-minute gold and silver prediction markets

Kalshi, the CFTC-regulated prediction market platform, is bringing its rapid-resolution trading format to precious metals. The platform has announced 15-minute gold and silver markets, expanding a structure that previously only existed for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. From crypto speed to commodity bets Kalshi’s foray into metals isn’t entirely new. The platform launched its Commodities Hub back in April 2026, offering daily and weekly event contracts on gold and silver prices. Those contracts resolve against real-time price feeds provided by the Pyth Network, the same oracle infrastructure that powers much of DeFi. Trading volumes in those existing commodity markets have ranged between $16,000 and $71,000 per market. Until now, that 15-minute resolution window was exclusively the domain of crypto assets on Kalshi’s platform. Extending it to precious metals signals that the company sees demand for the same kind of rapid-fire speculation in traditional commodities. Perpetual futures are next on the menu On July 21, 2026, Kalshi filed with the CFTC seeking approval to offer perpetual futures on gold, silver, and platinum. If approved, these would be the compan...