TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$245,801,863
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,902,097,102
417,059
Markets across
40,178
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,415
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 23, 3:30 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the performance of a key indicator in government debt markets, reflecting investor expectations about future economic conditions and monetary policy. The outcome depends on whether a specific benchmark interest rate exceeds certain thresholds at a set date, offering insight into potential shifts in financial stability and policy direction.
All markets resolve based on whether the par yield for the 5-year U.S. Treasury exceeds a specified threshold on October 23, 2026. Each market has a unique threshold, ranging from 4.76% to 5.04%, with the market settling to "Yes" if the yield surpasses its designated level. Expiration occurs at the earlier of two times: either 7:00 PM Eastern Time on the first business day following the official release of the yield data for that date, or one week after October 23, 2026. The structure allows multiple markets to operate simultaneously, each responding to different yield levels, thereby providing granular insight into potential yield movements.
Currently, prediction market odds reflect a different perspective than many traditional analyst forecasts for US Treasury yields. While many analysts predict a gradual decline in yields, this market incorporates a wider range of potential outcomes, including the possibility of yields remaining stable or even increasing. It’s important to remember that analyst forecasts are often based on economic models and assumptions, while this market represents the aggregated beliefs of individuals willing to put their capital at risk. This provides a unique, real-time gauge of market expectations that may diverge from conventional wisdom.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning buyers and sellers submit bids and offers, and trades occur when they match. The price of a contract reflects the probability of the corresponding yield level occurring at the resolution date. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders are constantly adjusting their prices based on new information and their own assessments of the market, creating a dynamic and efficient price discovery process. The current prices reflect the collective intelligence of the traders participating in this market.
This market resolves around Oct 23, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the 5-Year US Treasury yield on that date is verifiable from credible public reporting. The official yield will be sourced from publicly available financial data, and the market will settle based on whether the actual yield falls above or below the levels defined by the contracts traded on Kalshi. This ensures a transparent and objective determination of the market’s outcome, reflecting the real-world economic conditions at the time of resolution.
Several key signals and events could significantly move this market before Oct 23, 2026. Major economic data releases, such as inflation reports, employment figures, and GDP growth, will likely influence trader sentiment. Unexpected changes in Federal Reserve policy, including interest rate adjustments or quantitative easing programs, could also have a substantial impact. Geopolitical events and shifts in global economic conditions could also play a role, as these factors can affect investor risk appetite and demand for US Treasury bonds. Any news impacting the overall economic outlook has the potential to shift prices in this market.