TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$235,918,089
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,884,820,873
413,109
Markets across
40,428
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,364
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 9, 3:30 PM EST
Kalshi
Long-term government bond yields, like the 10-year U.S. Treasury, are closely monitored as barometers of economic confidence and inflation expectations. These yields influence mortgage rates, corporate borrowing costs, and overall financial conditions. Movements in the 10-year yield on a specific date can be driven by economic data releases, geopolitical events, and shifts in monetary policy stance.
Each market resolves to Yes if the par yield for the 10Y U.S. Treasury exceeds a specified threshold on Oct 9, 2026. The threshold increases sequentially across markets from 5.10% to 5.38%. All markets expire at the sooner of 7:00 PM ET following the data release for Oct 9, 2026, or one week following that date.
Currently, prediction market odds reflect a different perspective than many traditional analyst forecasts. While many analysts predict a continued gradual increase in the 10-year Treasury yield, this market incorporates a wider range of potential outcomes and assigns probabilities based on collective trader intelligence. It’s important to remember that analyst forecasts are often based on economic models and assumptions, while this market represents a real-money view of what will happen, aggregating diverse opinions and reacting to new information as it becomes available. This offers a unique comparison point to standard financial predictions.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning buyers and sellers submit bids and offers, and the price fluctuates based on supply and demand. Traders are attempting to forecast the 10-year Treasury yield on October 9, 2026. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price reflects the market’s consensus expectation, and the closer we get to the resolution date, the more the price will likely converge towards the actual yield. The market’s depth and volume indicate the level of confidence traders have in their predictions, and can be used to assess the potential for price swings.
This market resolves around Oct 9, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is verifiable from credible public reporting. The yield will be sourced from a widely recognized financial data provider at the specified time. Traders will be able to see the final yield and whether their predictions were accurate. The resolution process is designed to be transparent and objective, ensuring a fair outcome for all participants in this market. It's important to monitor economic data releases and Federal Reserve policy announcements leading up to the resolution date.
Several key signals and events could significantly move this market. Unexpected inflation data, changes in the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy (such as interest rate hikes or cuts), and geopolitical events are all potential catalysts. Strong economic growth or a recession could also influence investor sentiment and impact the 10-year Treasury yield. Furthermore, any surprising news regarding government debt levels or fiscal policy could trigger a response in this market. Traders will be closely watching these developments and adjusting their positions accordingly, leading to price fluctuations.