Hold Rate on Kalshi Parlays Is Nearly 15%
“Handle” is estimated by taker cost basis, including fees, only on “yes” positions.
Hold—which sums the taker money flowing to makers and the exchange itself—is calculated as taker losses (with fees) as a portion of “handle.”
Fees are estimated based on Kalshi's standard, published fee formula.
Hold—which sums the taker money flowing to makers and the exchange itself—is calculated as taker losses (with fees) as a portion of “handle.”
Fees are estimated based on Kalshi's standard, published fee formula.
Chart: Lev Akabas