Prediction markets show strong odds for OpenAI or Anthropic IPO race
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Summary
Prediction markets on Kalshi show significant activity and strong sentiment around which AI giant—OpenAI or Anthropic—will go public first. The AI IPO race is a major topic of speculation, with high trading volume in AI, space, and geopolitical futures indicating broad market interest in the sector's next major financial milestone.
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· 3 pulledThe race to public markets for AI giants OpenAI and Anthropic is a focal point for speculation, with prediction markets leaning towards an eventual IPO for one of the generative AI leaders.
According to data from Kalshi — All Markets, the AI & Tech category is seeing considerable activity.
Prediction markets show strong sentiment for OpenAI or Anthropic to IPO first, with significant trading volume in AI, space, and geopolitical futures.
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