TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,324,530
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,434,646,834
406,019
Markets across
30,401
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,689
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 18, 3:30 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets tracks potential movements in the 5-year U.S. Treasury yield, reflecting investor sentiment and economic expectations as seen through bond market pricing on a specific future date. Each market offers a different threshold for the yield, allowing participants to speculate on various levels of interest rate changes.
All markets resolve based on whether the par yield for the 5-year U.S. Treasury exceeds a specific threshold on September 18, 2026. Each market has a unique threshold, ranging incrementally from 4.60% to 4.88%. If the actual yield on that date is above the specified threshold for a given market, it resolves to Yes; otherwise, it resolves to No. Expiration occurs at the sooner of two times: either 7:00 PM ET on the first business day following the release of the relevant data, or one week after September 18, 2026. All markets share these expiration rules, ensuring consistent timing across the series while allowing for varied outcome determinations based on yield levels.
Currently, the collective prediction from this market offers a unique perspective when compared to traditional analyst forecasts for US Treasury yields. While many analysts provide point estimates or ranges, this market aggregates the wisdom of the crowd, representing a probability distribution of potential outcomes. It's important to note that analyst forecasts are often based on specific models and assumptions, whereas this market reflects real-time sentiment and incorporates a broader range of information. Comparing the implied probabilities from this market to the consensus views of financial analysts can reveal interesting divergences or agreements regarding the future direction of interest rates.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning traders can place buy and sell orders at any price. The current price reflects the market's consensus expectation of the probability of the 5Y US Treasury yield being above a certain level on the resolution date. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders participate and new information becomes available, the price will adjust to reflect the evolving sentiment. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows for efficient discovery of information and provides a real-time assessment of market expectations. The market depth also indicates the level of agreement or disagreement among traders.
This market resolves around Sep 18, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the 5Y US Treasury yield on that date is verifiable from credible public reporting. The yield will be sourced from established financial data providers and will represent the closing yield for the 5-year US Treasury note. Traders will be able to see the final yield and how it corresponds to the different outcomes offered in this market. The resolution process ensures a transparent and objective determination of the outcome, based on widely accepted market data.
Several key economic signals and events could significantly impact this market. Changes in the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, such as interest rate hikes or cuts, would be a major driver. Inflation data releases, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI), will also be closely watched, as they influence expectations about future interest rate adjustments. Unexpected economic growth or recessionary signals, geopolitical events, and shifts in global investor sentiment could all contribute to volatility in this market. Any news that alters the outlook for the US economy or monetary policy has the potential to move prices.