Bitcoin’s 20% weekly rally has pushed the cryptocurrency above $77,000, but traders on Kalshi expect some of those gains to fade by year-end.
Kalshi Traders Bet Bitcoin Will Fall to $77K After 20% Weekly Rally
Bitcoin’s 20% weekly rally has pushed the cryptocurrency above $77,000, but traders on Kalshi expect some of those gains to fade by year-end.
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Aug 21, 2026 at 11:05 PM UTC · 1 Min. Lesezeit
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Kalshi contracts put Bitcoin at about $77,000 in December, suggesting traders see limited upside after the recent surge. Before Wednesday’s rally, contracts priced Bitcoin at about $66,000 for year-end, highlighting how quickly expectations have shifted.
Kalshi Traders Temper Bitcoin Outlook
Kalshi contracts track where Bitcoin will finish within $5,000 price bands, with CF Benchmarks data used for final settlement.
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