Coinbase Lets You Bet on the Fed, Not Just Your Ex’s New Girlfriend

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Well, slap my wallet and call me a day trader-Coinbase has decided that America’s 50 states aren’t just good for cornfields and reality TV stars, but also for predicting whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates or if Taylor Swift will finally release a country album. Yes, the company has expanded its prediction markets feature nationwide, because apparently, we’re all just one bad bet away from financial enlightenment.

  • Coinbase, in cahoots with Kalshi, has unleashed prediction markets on the entire U.S., because why let Vegas have all the fun?
  • Users can now trade on whether the Mets will blow it again this year, directly from the Coinbase app. Spoiler: the answer is yes.
  • Regulated prediction markets are all the rage, because nothing says “financial responsibility” like betting on whether Elon Musk will name his next child after a cryptocurrency.

The rollout was confirmed on January 28, after a December launch that was as exclusive as a country club with a “no flip-flops” policy. Now, anyone with a pulse and a Wi-Fi connection can join the fun.

Developed with Kalshi, a platform so regulated it makes my grandmother’s knitting circle look like anarchy, the feature lets users trade yes-or-no contracts on real events. Will it rain on your wedding day? Will your boss finally notice you’re wearing pants during Zoom calls? Coinbase has you covered.

Nationwide access under U.S. regulation

Through this integration, Coinbase users can bet on everything from the Super Bowl to the next presidential debate gaffe. Prices are set by the crowd, which is either a brilliant idea or a recipe for disaster, depending on whether you trust humanity to predict anything beyond the next Netflix binge.

Out: Odds set by the house.

In: Price set by the crowd.

Now there’s a new way to trade your takes.

Prediction markets are live in all 50 states on Coinbase.

Trade any real-world outcomes across sports, politics, culture and more.

– Coinbase 🛡️ (@coinbase) January 28, 2026

Trades can be made with as little as a few dollars, or if you’re feeling fancy, USD Coin (USDC). Kalshi is currently running the show, but Coinbase promises to bring in more providers, because why stop at one when you can have a whole buffet of financial speculation?

The markets sit right next to your crypto and cash features, because nothing says “diversified portfolio” like betting on whether your neighbor’s cat will finally catch that squirrel.

Regulated markets gain wider exposure

Prediction markets are hotter than a microwave burrito right now, thanks to Americans’ insatiable desire to turn everything into a bet. Regulated platforms like Kalshi are the new black, offering a compliant alternative to offshore markets that operate with all the oversight of a kindergarten recess.

Coinbase is positioning itself as the Swiss Army knife of finance, cramming prediction markets alongside crypto trading. It’s like a financial buffet, except instead of crab legs, you get the chance to lose money on whether your cousin will finally propose to his girlfriend of 10 years.

Kalshi has faced some legal hiccups, particularly over sports contracts, but they’re still landing partnerships like a pro. The Coinbase rollout is a big ol’ thumbs-up for regulated prediction markets, proving that even Wall Street wants in on the action. So go ahead, bet on it-just don’t blame me when you lose your rent money predicting whether it’ll snow in July.

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2026-01-29 07:16