TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$113,466,932
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,423,222,590
402,751
Markets across
30,217
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,632
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 9, 11:59 PM EST
Kalshi
These markets track which specific album will secure the second-highest position on the Billboard 200 chart for the week ending August 15, 2026. The outcome depends on the chart performance of various albums, reflecting public sales and streaming activity during that period.
Each market resolves to 'Yes' if the specified album ranks exactly #2 on the Billboard 200 chart for the week of August 15, 2026. The Billboard 200 ranks albums based on multi-metric consumption, combining sales, streaming, and track sales in the United States. All markets explicitly state that they are not endorsed by Billboard, and any references to Billboard trademarks are used descriptively. Since each market has an identical primary rule structure focusing on a different album, the collective rules establish a series of mutually exclusive conditions—only one market can resolve to 'Yes', or none will if no listed album achieves the #2 position.
This market resolves around Aug 19, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once official Billboard chart data for the week of August 15, 2026 is published and verifiable from credible public reporting. The ranking will be determined by standard Billboard methodology, which includes multi-metric sales and streaming data, and the market will close accordingly. Traders should watch for final chart announcements to confirm the result.
Several signals could shift odds in this market before it settles. Key catalysts include major album releases, high-profile music events or performances, significant social media trends, streaming service announcements, and any last-minute changes in consumer behavior. Weekly streaming updates and sales reports will also be closely watched, as they often precede official chart determinations. Traders will react quickly to any news that alters expectations for the final chart positions.