Why real-time election odds are misleading prediction market crypto traders
DoubleZero has added Kalshi’s political-market order-book data to Edge, a paid network feed intended to deliver trading updates more reliably and quickly. The service could help market makers adjust quotes faster and, if competition passes savings to users, narrow spreads for ordinary bettors. But faster data alone does not guarantee better prices: trading software, capital, and order execution still matter, and professional firms can exploit the feed more effectively than casual users. The claimed consumer benefit remains unproven without evidence comparing prices and available liquidity during major news events. Faster access to public data is distinct from prohibited insider information, which regulators and platforms must address separately.
