TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$130,522,377
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,438,389,636
404,028
Markets across
30,214
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,681
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 21, 3:30 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets tracks potential movements in the 7-year U.S. Treasury yield by setting various threshold levels for analysis on a specific future date. Each threshold represents a different yield level that, if exceeded, would confirm a higher interest rate environment on that day. These markets allow participants to speculate or hedge against future changes in Treasury yields.
All markets resolve based on whether the par yield for the 7-year U.S. Treasury exceeds a specific threshold on August 21, 2026. Each market has a unique threshold, ranging incrementally from 4.30% to 4.58%. 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 7:00 PM ET following the official data release for August 21, 2026, or one week after that date, ensuring all markets close promptly after the relevant yield data becomes available.
On Kalshi, the current odds for the 7Y US Treasury yield market reflect trader sentiment, but they can differ from traditional analyst forecasts. Analysts often use economic models that incorporate interest rate projections, inflation expectations, and Federal Reserve policy signals. Meanwhile, market odds capture real-time betting activity and may react more quickly to news or shifts in investor sentiment. Comparing both can provide a fuller picture of market expectations, revealing where crowd wisdom aligns or diverges with established research.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, this market is priced through continuous trading where participants submit bids and offers based on their outlook for the 7-year Treasury yield. The displayed probability represents the collective assessment of all active traders, adjusting dynamically with new information. Volume of $3,606 and recent 24-hour volume of $2,408 indicate liquidity and interest levels. This pricing mechanism allows for rapid updates as economic data or policy cues emerge.
This market resolves around Aug 21, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final yield level will be determined by authoritative financial data sources at the close of trading on that date, and the market will settle accordingly.
Several key signals could influence this market before Aug 21, 2026. Major economic reports — such as U.S. inflation data, employment figures, and GDP growth estimates — often shift expectations for interest rates and therefore Treasury yields. Statements or policy moves from the Federal Reserve will also be closely watched, as changes in rate outlooks directly affect long-term bond prices. Geopolitical developments and global market volatility can create ripple effects, while shifts in investor appetite for safety assets may likewise drive yield expectations.