Media relations
Market data, regulatory analysis, and expert commentary for journalists covering prediction and crypto markets.
Who we are
The prediction market and crypto newsroom
DeFi Rate is an independent analytics and editorial publication covering prediction markets, crypto, and decentralized finance. We track volume, regulation, and market structure across Kalshi, Polymarket, DraftKings, and every major exchange. Our team includes reporters, data analysts, and researchers with backgrounds in financial journalism and regulated markets.
📰 Cited by
New York Times · ESPN · Wired · Financial Times · Coinbase · European Central Bank · Reuters · People · NJ.com
What we cover
Data-driven, source-verified
We publish weekly cross-platform volume reports, regulatory analysis on CFTC rulemaking and state-level litigation, independent platform reviews, and original reporting on market structure. Our proprietary trackers power the data other outlets reference. We’re available for interviews, background briefings, and custom analysis.
📧 Need data or a quote?
We can help with the data and analysis. We respond to media inquiries within 24 hours.
Example of how we can help
📊 Data analysis
NFL mention markets: $48M tracked, season-long dataset
We assisted ESPN’s David Purdum by collecting season-long data on NFL announcer mention markets — 673 markets, 97 terms, 31 games, $48M in volume. Our tracking and commentary contributed to his feature on the category’s breakout growth.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Season volume tracked | $48M |
| Markets analyzed | 673 |
| Unique terms | 97 |
| Games covered | 31 |
📈 Custom tracking
We track weekly notional volume across every major prediction market platform. This data is available for your reporting. We can also set up custom tracking if you have an upcoming story on any of the markets available — sports, pop culture, economics, or politics.
Weekly prediction market volume
Cross-platform notional volume, updated weekly.
Kalshi vs. Polymarket: Volume and transactions last 6 weeks
| Week | Kalshi_Vol_M | Polymarket_Vol_M | Kalshi_Tx_M | Polymarket_Tx_M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9 | $2,428.20 | $1,879.60 | 17.40 | 19.60 |
| Feb 16 | $2,592 | $1,820 | 17.60 | 22.70 |
| Feb 23 | $2,729.40 | $2,400.20 | 18.73 | 24.63 |
| Mar 2 | $2,860 | $2,500 | 20.04 | 26.26 |
| Mar 9 | $2,934.75 | $2,344.27 | 19.75 | 24.67 |
| Mar 16 | $3,396.27 | $2,544.66 | 21.44 | 27.36 |
Source: DeFi Rate volume tracker · Weekly reports
🤝 Got questions on how it all works?
If you’re new to the predictions beat and trying to decipher what’s important and what’s noise, we’re here to connect.