TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$133,388,117
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,436,095,462
405,232
Markets across
30,526
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,693
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Bruno Mars
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Bruno Mars - Kalshi
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Resolved Jul 31, 2026
Closed: Jul 31, 11:59 AM EST
Kalshi
Description
This event determines which artist holds the highest number of monthly listeners on Spotify as of July 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. Monthly listeners is a real-time metric that reflects the number of unique users who have streamed an artist's music in the past 28 days, serving as a key indicator of an artist's current popularity and streaming reach on the platform.
Kalshi
Resolution is determined by identifying the artist with the highest monthly listener count on Spotify on July 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. The specified artist pool includes Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Bad Bunny, and Drake. Whichever artist from this group holds the most monthly listeners at the specified date and time will be the resolution outcome. Monthly listeners are measured as unique users who have streamed an artist's music within the preceding 28-day period on Spotify's platform. The determination uses Spotify's official monthly listener count as displayed on the artist's profile page at the resolution timestamp.
Frequently asked questions
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional analyst forecasts because they reflect real-money incentives and crowdsourced information rather than single-expert opinions. While music industry analysts may rely on historical streaming patterns and current promotional cycles, this market aggregates the collective judgment of traders who profit or lose based on accuracy. Comparing the implied probabilities here to published predictions from music media outlets and streaming analysts can reveal where the crowd sees value or risk that experts may have overlooked.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell shares representing each potential outcome. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each artist outcome trades independently, and the price of a share reflects the market's collective probability estimate. As new streaming data, tour announcements, or album releases emerge, traders adjust their positions, moving prices up or down. This dynamic pricing mechanism ensures that odds stay aligned with the latest available information and trader conviction.
This market resolves around Jul 31, 2026, at which point the artist with the highest monthly listener count on Spotify will be identified. The outcome is confirmed once verified against credible public reporting of Spotify's official monthly rankings. Traders holding shares in the winning artist receive their payout, while all other positions expire worthless. The resolution hinges on Spotify's published data for the final month covered by this market.
Major album releases, surprise hit singles, and viral moments can dramatically shift streaming volumes and reshape odds in this market. Tour announcements, award show performances, and media coverage all influence listener engagement. Collaborations with other high-profile artists often drive temporary spikes in monthly listeners. Additionally, shifts in listener retention, playlist placements, and international streaming trends can alter the competitive landscape. Traders monitor music news, chart performance, and social media momentum as leading indicators of which artists are gaining or losing ground heading into the final settlement period.
