TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.7b
24H VOL:
$279,496,801
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,923,931,766
416,910
Markets across
40,107
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,571
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 30, 3:30 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the performance of a key interest rate benchmark, reflecting expectations about economic conditions and monetary policy over time. The outcome depends on whether the yield reaches specific thresholds, offering insight into future financial market sentiment and policy directions.
All markets resolve based on the par yield of the 7-year U.S. Treasury as of October 30, 2026. Each market has a distinct threshold: if the yield exceeds a specified percentage (e.g., 5.05%, 5.07%, etc.), that market resolves to Yes; otherwise, it resolves to No. All markets share the same expiration timeline, closing at the earlier of two times: either 7:00 PM Eastern Time on the first business day after the yield data release for October 30, 2026, or one week following that date. This structure creates a series of binary outcomes, each tied to progressively higher yield levels, allowing participants to bet on the likelihood of different yield scenarios.
Currently, prediction market odds reflect a range of expectations for the 7-year Treasury yield, and it’s important to see how these compare to traditional analyst forecasts. While analysts often publish point estimates or ranges, this market aggregates the wisdom of the crowd, representing a probability distribution of potential outcomes. Discrepancies can arise due to differing methodologies, biases, or access to information. Examining these differences can provide valuable insights into market sentiment and potential blind spots in conventional analysis, offering a unique perspective on future interest rate movements.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, where traders buy and sell contracts representing different yield levels. The price of each contract reflects the probability of that yield being realized on Oct 30, 2026. As more traders participate, the prices adjust to reflect the collective expectation of the market. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The market's price discovery process allows for a dynamic and real-time assessment of future interest rate expectations, driven by informed traders actively managing their risk and seeking profitable opportunities.
This market resolves around Oct 30, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the 7-year U.S. Treasury yield is verifiable from credible public reporting. The yield will be sourced from a widely recognized financial data provider at the close of trading on that day. This market allows participants to speculate on, or hedge against, future interest rate movements, providing a quantifiable measure of market expectations. The final price will reflect the consensus view of traders on Kalshi leading up to the resolution date.
Several key signals or events could significantly move this market between now and Oct 30, 2026. Major economic data releases, such as inflation reports, employment figures, and GDP growth, will be closely watched. Changes in Federal Reserve policy, including interest rate decisions and forward guidance, will also have a substantial impact. Unexpected geopolitical events or shifts in global economic conditions could also influence investor sentiment and drive price fluctuations in this market. Any news that alters expectations about future economic growth or inflation is likely to cause movement.