Robinhood’s Rothera Weekly Volumes Jump to $805M from $2.1M Driven by World Cup Trading
HOOD•Robinhood’s routing of prediction wagers to Rothera drove weekly trading volumes to $805M from $2.1M since late May during World Cup matches. Overall sector volumes hit $14.5B last week with $1.6B in open bets, as Kalshi captured 62% market share compared to Polymarket's 28%.
1. Rothera Volume Surge
Since late May, Robinhood has routed prediction wagers to Rothera, pushing the exchange’s weekly trading volume from $2.1 million to $805 million as World Cup matches intensify.
2. Sector-Wide Growth
Weekly trading volumes across major prediction platforms reached $14.5 billion last week, with outstanding bets climbing to $1.6 billion for the third consecutive week, reflecting heightened sports-event wagering.
3. Competitive Landscape and Outlook
Kalshi leads with 62% of trading volume versus Polymarket’s 28%, while DraftKings has launched its DKeX market. Analysts view the World Cup as a watershed moment for prediction markets, noting Robinhood is leveraging the tournament to expand its offerings.
