TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$103,397,351
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,410,176,180
399,592
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,622
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 31, 3:30 PM EST
Kalshi
These markets track the par yield of 5-year U.S. Treasury bonds on July 31, 2026. The par yield reflects the coupon rate at which a bond would trade at face value and indicates market expectations for medium-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 5-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 (3.99%, 4.04%, 4.09%, 4.14%, 4.19%, 4.24%, 4.29%, 4.34%, or 4.39% 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 forecasts because they incorporate real-time trader positioning and financial incentives absent from surveys. While economists and strategists publish point estimates and ranges for Treasury yields, this market aggregates distributed bets from participants with direct exposure to rate movements. Comparing the implied probability here to consensus forecasts can reveal whether traders are pricing in more hawkish or dovish scenarios than the mainstream consensus. Both sources offer value: analysts provide detailed reasoning, while prediction markets reflect market-based conviction.
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. The current odds reflect the last executed trade price, with the spread between bid and ask showing the cost of immediate execution. As new information about Federal Reserve policy, inflation data, or economic conditions emerges, traders adjust their positions, moving the price dynamically. The platform's matching engine ensures transparent price discovery based on actual supply and demand.
This market resolves around Jul 31, 2026, at which point the outcome is determined by the verified 5-year Treasury yield level on that date. The resolution is confirmed once the final yield is observable from credible public sources, typically the U.S. Department of the Treasury or major financial data providers. Traders holding the correct side of the outcome receive their payout, while incorrect positions expire worthless. The binary structure means the outcome hinges on whether the yield closes above or below the specified threshold.
Federal Reserve policy announcements, inflation reports, employment data, and GDP revisions are primary catalysts that shift Treasury yield expectations. Geopolitical tensions, changes in fiscal policy, or shifts in global capital flows can also trigger significant repricing. Market participants monitor Fed speaker commentary for clues about future rate paths, as dovish signals typically lower long-term yields while hawkish rhetoric raises them. Economic surprises—stronger or weaker than consensus—often produce sharp moves as traders recalibrate their probability estimates heading toward the settlement date.