Certain limitations apply. The offer is available to new users only, subject to the terms and conditions at kalshi.com/tc/500. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information.
Kalshi is legally available to Texas residents (Kalshi's minimum age is 18; we recommend 21+). It is a CFTC-regulated US exchange — not a sportsbook — so you sign up like a brokerage, not a casino. Here is the exact path from new email to first contract.
Certain limitations apply. The offer is available to new users only, subject to the terms and conditions at kalshi.com/tc/500. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information.
Last checked October 21, 2026
The 7 steps
Create your account.
Go to kalshi.com, click Sign Up, enter email and password. Confirm via email link.
Complete KYC.
Upload a US driver's license or passport. Kalshi verifies in 1–5 minutes for most users.
Link a US bank.
Connect your bank with Plaid or enter routing/account manually. ACH is free both ways.
Deposit funds.
Start with as little as $1. ACH posts within minutes; debit-card deposits are instant.
Pick a market.
Browse Sports, Politics, Weather, or Economics. Each market shows current YES/NO prices in cents.
Buy YES or NO.
Enter quantity and price. Kalshi shows total cost plus fees before you confirm. Each contract pays $1 if your side wins.
Withdraw winnings.
Hit Withdraw, choose ACH, enter amount. Funds settle in 1–3 business days, free.
Say it's August in Austin and Kalshi has a market: "Will Austin highs exceed 100°F tomorrow?" at 70¢ YES. You think it will. Buy 10 YES contracts at 70¢ = $7.00 + a few cents fee. If Austin hits 101°F, each contract pays $1 — you collect $10.00. Net profit: roughly $2.90 after fees. Same model works for NFL games, elections, the Oscars, and Texas weather.
Go to kalshi.com, create an account with your email, verify your identity with a US driver's license or passport, link a US bank account, and deposit. The whole process takes about 5–10 minutes. Kalshi's minimum age is 18; we recommend 21+.
What is the minimum deposit on Kalshi?
$10. You can fund your account via ACH or debit card and start trading immediately.
How do I buy my first contract?
Pick a market (e.g. 'Will Austin highs exceed 100°F tomorrow?'), choose YES or NO, enter how many contracts you want, and confirm. Each contract pays $1 if your side resolves true. You pay the current market price (between 1¢ and 99¢) per contract.
How fast can I withdraw from Kalshi?
ACH withdrawals typically settle in 1–3 business days. There is no withdrawal fee. Wire transfers are same-day but your bank may charge a fee.
Is Kalshi safe?
Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market (DCM) — the same regulatory tier as CME and ICE Futures. Customer funds are held in segregated US bank accounts.
Certain limitations apply. The offer is available to new users only, subject to the terms and conditions at kalshi.com/tc/500. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information.
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