Kalshi traders now see S&P 500 hitting 8,000 in 2026 as likely

Traders on prediction market Kalshi now consider it likely that the S&P 500 will reach 8,000 points in 2026. The shift in sentiment follows a more than 5% four-day rally in the index that ended Wednesday, pushing it to record highs. Market participants are growing increasingly bullish on equities heading into next year.