Kalshi is expanding its art prediction markets through a newly announced partnership with Artnet, the art market data platform.The move follows Kalshi’s launch of art prediction markets in May 2026, allowing users to trade yes-or-no contracts on the outcomes of auction sales, fairs and other major art world events.Under the partnership agreement, Artnet will provide art market intelligence and the data used to settle Kalshi’s art markets.Artnet as a Source of Market IdeasFounded in 1989, Artnet aggregates auction prices and operates an online marketplace serving collectors, galleries, dealers and art market professionals worldwide.Artnet will propose market topics for Kalshi’s consideration. Kalshi will design the contracts, operate trading and settle the markets using data provided by Artnet.Potential contracts could ask whether an artwork will sell above its high estimate or whether a multimillion-dollar sale will take place at an art fair.“The art world’s biggest moments have always sparked debate,” said Jeffrey Yin, chief executive officer of Artnet and Artsy. “With Kalshi, we’re bringing nearly four decades of Artnet data and expertise to more people and giving them a new way to join the conversation.”The first collaborative markets are already live ahead of New York’s November marquee auctions. Among the markets listed on Kalshi, “Heroes & Lovers · Total sale price” showed approximately $18,300 in trading volume when checked.Trading Auction Outcomes Without Buying ArtKalshi’s initial launch in May covered individual auction lot prices and total sale values, with contracts settled against publicly reported results. The offering targeted collectors, dealers, art funds and retail traders seeking to express views on auction outcomes. The partnership builds on that model by bringing Artnet’s data and selection of market topics to a wider audience. Users can trade on the expected result of a sale without buying the artwork itself; holding a contract gives them no ownership interest in the piece.Miami Art Week in December is the next event planned for the collaboration. The announcement does not disclose financial terms, aggregate trading volumes or detailed specifications for individual contracts. This article was written by Tanya Chepkova at www.financemagnates.com.