TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,324,530
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,434,646,834
406,019
Markets across
30,401
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,689
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 31, 3:30 PM EST
Kalshi
These markets track the par yield of 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds on July 31, 2026. The par yield represents the coupon rate at which a bond would trade at face value and reflects market expectations for medium-to-long-term interest rates. Each market resolves based on whether the official yield exceeds a specific threshold.
Resolution is determined by the par yield of the 10-year U.S. Treasury on July 31, 2026. Each market corresponds to a different yield threshold, with resolution to Yes occurring if the par yield exceeds the specified level (4.29%, 4.34%, 4.39%, 4.44%, 4.49%, 4.54%, 4.59%, 4.64%, or 4.69% respectively). All markets expire at the sooner of the first 7:00 PM ET following the official data release for July 31, 2026, or one week after that date. The par yield serves as the benchmark for determining which threshold levels are breached on the resolution date.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional analyst surveys because traders face real financial incentive to forecast accurately, whereas surveys capture opinions without direct cost. On this market, the odds reflect what participants are willing to bet, not just what economists predict in interviews. Analysts typically issue point forecasts or ranges; this market condenses expectations into a binary or range-based probability. When major economic data arrives—inflation reports, Fed decisions, employment figures—both analyst sentiment and market odds may shift, but the market typically reprices faster. Comparing the two reveals whether professional consensus aligns with trader conviction on Treasury yield direction.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares representing yes or no outcomes. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each share pays out based on whether the 10-year Treasury yield lands above or below the specified threshold when the market resolves. The current odds reflect the ratio of buy and sell orders at any given moment, so prices move as new information arrives and trader sentiment shifts. Tighter spreads indicate higher confidence and liquidity, while wider spreads suggest uncertainty or lower participation. Your entry and exit prices depend on the live order book depth at the time you trade.
This market resolves around Jul 31, 2026, at which point the outcome is determined by the actual 10-year U.S. Treasury yield on that date. The result will be verified against credible public sources that report official Treasury data. Once the yield is confirmed, the market settles based on whether it meets the threshold specified in the contract. Traders holding the correct outcome receive their payout, while incorrect positions expire worthless. The resolution process is automated once the data is available and verified.
Federal Reserve policy decisions and inflation data are the primary drivers of Treasury yield expectations. Major economic releases—employment reports, GDP growth, consumer spending—shift long-term rate forecasts significantly. Geopolitical events, credit market stress, or changes in global demand for U.S. debt can also trigger sharp moves. Election outcomes and fiscal policy announcements influence expectations for future deficits and growth. Market participants watch Fed communications closely for hints about rate paths beyond 2026. Any surprise in inflation or recession risk typically causes rapid repricing across this market as traders reassess where yields will land by late July 2026.