WASHINGTON D.C. — Regulated prediction market Kalshi is facing mounting criticism for its perceived lack of foresight, with many users and industry observers questioning why the platform has yet to offer a market on an impending alien invasion. The company, which prides itself on operating within the confines of U.S. law, has been accused of prioritizing compliance over comprehensive global risk assessment.

“How can I truly hedge my bets against the unknown if I can’t put a few dollars on whether the mothership lands in Topeka or Tallahassee by 2027?” asked concerned citizen and amateur futurist Brenda Jenkins. “Kalshi’s markets are all about things like interest rates and election outcomes. That’s so… terrestrial. Where’s the vision?”

Meanwhile, unregulated competitor Polymarket continues to thrive, offering users the opportunity to wager on everything from the likelihood of a major global pandemic to the specifics of a zombie apocalypse. “Our users demand markets that reflect the full spectrum of human anxiety,” stated a Polymarket spokesperson, who declined to be named due to ongoing legal skirmishes. “If it keeps you up at night, you should be able to bet on it.”

Sources close to Kalshi suggest the company is considering a 'future threats' category, but only after receiving explicit regulatory approval for 'non-human entities' and 'existential planetary events.' Until then, users will have to rely on traditional insurance for their alien abduction coverage.