Best Kalshi bets today? Start where the money is
The most-traded Kalshi markets right now, ranked by 24-hour volume, with the price, the spread and whether smart money is in them. Volume shows where traders are active; smart money shows who's behind it.
Updated
5m ago
Markets scanned
148,759
Top 24h volume
6,443,829
With smart money
25
See where the smart money is on these events
25 of today's most-traded markets have smart money in them. Unlock which side the sharpest traders back, where they got in, and how sure they are.
| # | Market | Yes | Spread | 24h volume | Smart money | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Who will win the Ballon d'Or in 2026? · Kylian Mbappe Sports | 16.5¢ | 1¢ | 6,443,829 10,926,716 all-time | — | 65d |
| 2 | Who will win the Ballon d'Or in 2026? · Lamine Yamal Sports | 10¢ | 2¢ | 6,056,066 10,185,783 all-time | — | 65d |
| 3 | Who will win the Ballon d'Or in 2026? · Lionel Messi Sports | 0.5¢ | 1¢ | 3,718,959 8,720,794 all-time | — | 65d |
| 4 | Who will win the Ballon d'Or in 2026? · Harry Kane Sports | 75.5¢ | 1¢ | 2,097,676 5,282,804 all-time | LVL 4$29K🔒 See side | 65d |
| 5 | PSG vs Lyon · PSG Sports | 61.5¢ | 1¢ | 1,726,740 1,880,607 all-time | LVL 4$18K🔒 See side | 23h |
| 6 | BTC 15 min · $79,715.40 target Crypto | 78.5¢ | 1¢ | 1,657,058 1,883,668 all-time | — | closing |
| 7 | Which party will win the U.S. House? · Republican Party Elections | 9.5¢ | 0.2¢ | 1,518,835 49,867,262 all-time | — | 98d |
| 8 | Dallas vs Philadelphia · Philadelphia Sports | 33.5¢ | 1¢ | 1,468,593 1,728,801 all-time | — | 2d |
| 9 | Minnesota vs Cleveland · Minnesota Sports | 38.5¢ | 1¢ | 1,397,317 1,414,326 all-time | LVL 3$9.8K🔒 See side | 2d |
| 10 | Van Assche vs Tien · Learner Tien Sports | 99.5¢ | 1¢ | 1,340,192 1,341,680 all-time | — | 13d |
| 11 | 2027 Pro Football Champion · New York G Sports | 1.5¢ | 1¢ | 1,231,821 9,126,394 all-time | — | 841d |
| 12 | Van Assche vs Tien · Luca Van Assche Sports | 0.5¢ | 1¢ | 1,202,080 1,203,610 all-time | — | 13d |
| 13 | Fed decision in Oct 2026? · Fed maintains rate Economics | 91.5¢ | 1¢ | 1,152,905 8,633,088 all-time | LVL 2$26K🔒 See side | 45h |
| 14 | Dallas vs Philadelphia · Dallas Sports | 67.5¢ | 1¢ | 1,138,552 1,377,598 all-time | — | 2d |
| 15 | Fed decision in Oct 2026? · Hike 25bps Economics | 8.5¢ | 1¢ | 1,032,607 6,322,957 all-time | — | 45h |
| 16 | Game 3: Milwaukee vs Tampa Bay · Milwaukee Sports | 47.5¢ | 1¢ | 1,019,448 1,359,382 all-time | LVL 2$5.5K🔒 See side | 3d |
| 17 | Dallas vs Philadelphia: Spread · Dallas wins by over 4.5 points Sports | 48.5¢ | 1¢ | 984,935 1,461,811 all-time | LVL 3$3.4K🔒 See side | 2d |
| 18 | Texas Governor winner? · Greg Abbott Elections | 68.5¢ | 1¢ | 984,656 3,269,576 all-time | — | 373d |
| 19 | Texas Senate winner? · Ken Paxton Elections | 34.5¢ | 1¢ | 961,162 29,080,744 all-time | LVL 4$77K🔒 See side | 373d |
| 20 | PSG vs Lyon · Lyon Sports | 9.5¢ | 1¢ | 925,351 940,084 all-time | — | 23h |
| 21 | Sevilla vs Osasuna · Sevilla Sports | 76.5¢ | 1¢ | 833,373 850,832 all-time | — | 47h |
| 22 | Game 3: Milwaukee vs Tampa Bay · Tampa Bay Sports | 52.5¢ | 1¢ | 809,484 961,712 all-time | — | 3d |
| 23 | 2026 Midterms: Congress Balance of Power? · R-House, D-Senate Elections | 0.7¢ | 0.1¢ | 802,999 18,487,167 all-time | — | 98d |
| 24 | 2027 Pro Football Champion · Houston Sports | 1.5¢ | 1¢ | 689,988 9,524,550 all-time | — | 841d |
| 25 | Team Secret Whales vs. LOS · Team Secret Whales Sports | 0.5¢ | 1¢ | 683,613 700,785 all-time | — | 46h |
| 26 | Stricker vs Ruud · Casper Ruud Sports | 47.5¢ | 1¢ | 606,215 611,102 all-time | — | 13d |
| 27 | Team Secret Whales vs. LOS · LOS Sports | 99.5¢ | 1¢ | 501,236 515,197 all-time | — | 46h |
| 28 | Which party will win the U.S. Senate? · Republican Party Elections | 36.5¢ | 1¢ | 488,826 11,197,176 all-time | — | 98d |
| 29 | 2027 Pro Football Champion · Cincinnati Sports | 5.5¢ | 1¢ | 486,665 10,431,034 all-time | — | 841d |
| 30 | 2027 Pro Basketball Champion · Houston Sports | 4.5¢ | 1¢ | 461,909 2,395,816 all-time | — | 1008d |
| 31 | Which party will win the U.S. House? · Democratic Party Elections | 91.1¢ | 0.1¢ | 451,309 22,635,601 all-time | LVL 4$860K🔒 See side | 98d |
| 32 | 2026 Midterms: Congress Balance of Power? · D-House, R-Senate Elections | 28.5¢ | 1¢ | 437,035 6,349,267 all-time | — | 98d |
| 33 | Sevilla vs Osasuna · Osasuna Sports | 5.5¢ | 1¢ | 430,963 438,377 all-time | — | 47h |
| 34 | Legout vs Fenty · Timo Legout Sports | 39.5¢ | 1¢ | 418,703 424,251 all-time | — | 14d |
| 35 | BTC price on Oct 26, 2026 at 5pm EDT? · $80,000 or above Crypto | 1.5¢ | 1¢ | 415,930 423,267 all-time | — | 13m |
| 36 | 2027 Pro Basketball Champion · San Antonio Sports | 21.5¢ | 1¢ | 405,265 1,459,211 all-time | — | 1008d |
| 37 | Pro Baseball Champion · Tampa Bay Sports | 16.9¢ | 0.2¢ | 394,857 9,215,428 all-time | — | 735d |
| 38 | Stricker vs Ruud · Dominic Stricker Sports | 53¢ | 2¢ | 394,519 421,201 all-time | — | 13d |
| 39 | Dallas vs Miami · Dallas Sports | 28.5¢ | 1¢ | 379,450 385,222 all-time | — | 2d |
| 40 | Minnesota vs Cleveland · Cleveland Sports | 59.5¢ | 1¢ | 373,230 377,589 all-time | — | 2d |
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How to read this list
- 24h volume is contracts traded in the last 24 hours. It's where the action is, not a prediction.
- Yes is the midpoint between bid and ask, roughly the market's odds.
- Spread is the cost of crossing the book. 1¢ is tight; wider means the price is softer.
- Smart money marks markets where the sharpest public traders hold positions, with their top level and size.
Popular isn't the same as profitable
The busiest markets are usually the most efficiently priced, because so many traders are testing the price. A high-volume market is a good place to get filled at a fair price, not a guaranteed edge. Our approach is to start with active markets, check where the smart money sits, then size for the risk. See it in action in our Trade Examples and How to Make Money on Kalshi Live Events.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Kalshi bets today?
No list can promise a winner. This page shows where traders are actually putting money today, ranked by 24-hour volume, plus which of those markets have smart money in them. Use it to find active, fairly priced markets, then decide on your own read.
Why rank Kalshi markets by volume?
Volume is a fact: it shows where fills are easy and prices are being tested by real trades. It doesn't show who's right. That's why the Smart money column shows where the sharpest public traders are positioned.
What does the spread mean?
The gap between the best bid and the best ask. A 1¢ spread means the price is heavily contested; a wide spread means you'll pay up to get filled, and the quoted price is less reliable.
What is smart money on Kalshi?
Positions held by the sharpest, most proven traders in a market, ranked by our trader-scoring model as Smart Money Levels 1 to 4 and never shown by name. Members see which side they back.
How often does this update?
Every 15 minutes, from Kalshi's public market data. Smart money comes from the Trade Finder scan, refreshed every 30 minutes.
Market data from Kalshi's public API. For entertainment purposes only. Not financial advice.
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