Kalshi and Polymarket Could Become Takeover Targets, Says Bernstein

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Wall Street broker Bernstein says prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket could become takeover targets amid industry consolidation. Analysts led by Ian Moore argue that while both companies own the exchange technology stack, they trail on distribution, making them plausible acquisition targets as new entrants like DraftKings, Robinhood, and Coinbase look to grow through mergers and acquisitions. Kalshi was recently valued at $40 billion and Polymarket at $15 billion, with Kalshi planning an IPO in late 2026 or early 2027. Bernstein notes that consolidation is inevitable as prediction markets converge with sports betting and consumer finance, and that owning exchanges allows companies to retain revenue previously lost to third-party platforms.

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Digital Finance & Tokenization▲ · 2 stocks
Coinbase Global Inc
COIN
± MixedCapitalrelevance

Mentioned as a potential acquirer in prediction market consolidation, but no concrete deal or impact on its own business.

Robinhood Markets Inc
HOOD
± MixedCapitalrelevance

Mentioned as a potential acquirer in prediction market consolidation, but no concrete deal or impact on its own business.

Consumer Discretionary▲ · 1 stocks
DraftKings Inc
DKNG
± MixedCapitalrelevance

Mentioned as a potential acquirer in prediction market consolidation, but no concrete deal or impact on its own business.

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KalshiPrivate▲ Positive
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Bernstein says Kalshi could become a takeover target, implying potential acquisition premium; also planning IPO.

PolymarketPrivate▲ Positive
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Bernstein says Polymarket could become a takeover target, implying potential acquisition premium.

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