POP MART(HK:09992) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-11-20 15:49Core Insights - Kalshi has partnered with StockX to create "event contracts" that allow users to predict resale prices of items like sneakers and collectibles [3] - The growth of the secondary market for trendy items has been significant, with products like the Labubu doll seeing prices soar from 99 RMB to thousands, boosting the market value of its parent company Pop Mart [3] - Kalshi aims to expand into new markets with high liquidity and trading volume, potentially legitimizing the prediction trading industry [4] Company Developments - Kalshi plans to introduce prediction contracts for popular items such as Jordan sneakers and Supreme hoodies, as well as for the best-selling brands during the Black Friday shopping event [3] - StockX's CEO views this market as a natural evolution of stock market mechanisms, indicating a shift in how collectibles are traded [3] - Coinbase is reportedly developing an independent prediction market platform that may utilize Kalshi's infrastructure, indicating growing interest in this sector [5] Market Trends - The secondary market for limited edition sneakers from brands like Nike and Adidas, as well as Pokémon trading cards, has shown similar trends of price appreciation, making derivative trading on these items potentially profitable [3] - The prediction industry is gaining traction, with Kalshi having received approval from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to engage in prediction trading, including for events like U.S. elections [4]