TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,590,312
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,439,516,703
404,175
Markets across
30,277
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,685
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 30, 11:59 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets tracks which album will secure the second position on the Billboard 200 chart for the week beginning September 5, 2026. Each market focuses on a different album, reflecting anticipation around popular music releases and chart performance during that specific timeframe.
Each market resolves to 'Yes' if the respective album listed in the market title ranks exactly #2 on the Billboard 200 chart for the week of September 5, 2026. The Billboard 200 is a weekly record chart compiled by Billboard, ranking the top-performing albums in the United States based on multi-metric consumption, including sales, streaming, and radio airplay. All markets explicitly state that neither Billboard nor the chart endorses these markets, and any use of Billboard-related terminology is purely descriptive. The outcome of each market is determined solely by the official Billboard 200 ranking published for that week, with no consideration for tiebreakers or subsequent adjustments.
On Kalshi, current odds reflect trader collective views, often showing a different outlook than traditional analyst forecasts for the Billboard 200’s second position. Where analysts might emphasize long-term album performance or marketing strategies, market odds respond instantly to fresh data like streaming numbers or media coverage. This divergence can highlight under- or over-valued contenders relative to expert predictions, giving you an edge in spotting potential shifts before they appear in polls or media reports.
This market resolves around Sep 9, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the official Billboard 200 chart for the week of September 5, 2026 is published and verified against credible public sources. The ranking will be determined by standard chart metrics — a blend of sales, streaming, and track-equivalent units — as reported by Billboard. No internal platform mechanisms affect this; the result mirrors the publicly verified chart ranking.