BitGo and Kalshi partner to support crypto-collateralized trading
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On October 22, 2026, PYMNTS reported that BitGo and Kalshi had entered into a partnership allowing certain customers of Kalshi Prime, a U.S.-registered futures commission merchant, to use eligible crypto assets as collateral to borrow funds to finance margin positions in perpetual contracts on the Kalshi platform. This arrangement allows customers to avoid selling their Bitcoin holdings or relying on stablecoins to conduct related activities. Kalshi said it hopes this will enable customers to continue holding crypto assets. The report so far has disclosed only the partnership arrangement and the scope of applicable customers, with no further transaction volume or specific asset list announced.
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- PYMNTSBitGo partners with Kalshi to let traders collateralize crypto assets for leveraged trading without selling their holdings
BitGo and Kalshi are partnering to allow some customers of Kalshi Prime, a U.S.-registered futures commission merchant, to use eligible crypto assets as collateral to borrow funds for margin positions in perpetual contracts on the Kalshi platform. Customers do not need to sell their bitcoin holdings or rely on stablecoins to conduct business, and Kalshi hopes this will allow customers to continue holding their crypto assets.
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