TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.8b
24H VOL:
$277,138,640
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,905,404,943
412,077
Markets across
39,838
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,526
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 30, 3:30 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the performance of a key U.S. government bond by measuring whether its yield exceeds specific thresholds on a set date. It reflects expectations about interest rates, economic policy, and investor sentiment at that future point in time. The outcome depends entirely on the actual yield observed, making it a direct test of market predictions.
All markets resolve based on whether the par yield for the 7Y U.S. Treasury exceeds a specified threshold on October 30, 2026. Each market has a unique threshold, ranging incrementally from 4.70% to 4.98%. If the observed yield is above the threshold for a given market, that market 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 official data release for October 30, 2026, or one week after October 30, 2026. All markets share this uniform expiration logic, ensuring consistency across differing yield thresholds.
Currently, prediction market odds reflect a collective forecast based on traders' assessments of economic conditions and Federal Reserve policy. These forecasts are often compared to those of financial analysts, but can diverge significantly. While analysts may rely on models and traditional economic indicators, this market incorporates a broader range of information and real-time sentiment. It's important to remember that analyst forecasts represent individual opinions, whereas this market represents an aggregated view of many participants. The question is whether the wisdom of the crowd, as expressed in this market, will prove more accurate than traditional forecasts.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning traders can buy and sell contracts representing different yield levels. The price of each contract reflects the probability of that yield occurring at the resolution date. As more traders participate, the prices adjust to reflect the collective belief about the future 7-year Treasury yield. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Price movements are driven by supply and demand, influenced by economic data releases, Federal Reserve announcements, and overall market sentiment. The market depth indicates how many contracts are available at different price points, providing insight into potential price volatility.
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. The contract corresponding to the actual yield at that time will pay out $1.00, while all other contracts will settle to $0.00. Traders should monitor economic news and Federal Reserve policy leading up to the resolution date to assess potential impacts on the 7-year Treasury yield.
Several key signals and events could significantly move this market before Oct 30, 2026. Major economic data releases, such as inflation reports, GDP growth figures, and employment numbers, will be closely watched. Changes in Federal Reserve monetary policy, including interest rate hikes or cuts, and statements from Fed officials will also have a substantial impact. Unexpected geopolitical events or shifts in global economic conditions could also influence investor sentiment and drive price movements in this market. Any news that alters expectations about future economic growth or inflation is likely to cause volatility.