TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.8b
24H VOL:
$277,138,640
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,905,404,943
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Closed: Oct 25, 1:40 PM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the outcome of a specific map in an upcoming professional Dota 2 match between two teams. The result depends solely on which team secures victory in the second map of the match. All outcomes are determined by official tournament results, with specific guidelines for handling postponements or cancellations.
The market resolves based on which team wins the second map of the specified Dota 2 match between Astra Invicta and Team Spirit. If either team achieves victory in map 2, the corresponding market will resolve to Yes. If the match or map is postponed beyond 48 hours, cancelled, or forfeited prior to play commencing, the market resolves to the fair market price. If a map begins but is later forfeited, the result follows the official ruling from the tournament organizer. Kalshi explicitly states it holds no affiliation with the governing league, and all trademarks remain property of their respective owners.
Typically, prediction market odds offer a different perspective than those found at sportsbooks. Sportsbooks often incorporate a ‘vig’ or commission into their odds, representing their profit margin. This market, driven by the collective wisdom of traders, aims to represent the true probability of the outcome, though discrepancies can occur due to differing information or risk assessments. It’s common to see prediction markets outperform traditional odds, especially as more information becomes available closer to the event.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction. Traders buy and sell contracts representing the probability of Team Spirit winning map 2. As more people buy ‘yes’ contracts, the price increases, indicating a higher perceived chance of that outcome. Conversely, selling ‘yes’ contracts drives the price down. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price reflects the aggregated beliefs of all participants, creating a dynamic and real-time assessment of the event’s likelihood.
This market resolves around Oct 25, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Resolution will be based on the official result of map 2 in the Astra Invicta vs. Team Spirit match. The platform will verify the result against official game statistics and declare the winning outcome accordingly. Traders holding a ‘yes’ contract on Team Spirit winning map 2 will receive a payout if Team Spirit is declared the winner, and vice versa.
Several factors could influence this market before resolution. Any news regarding player form, team strategies, or potential roster changes for either Astra Invicta or Team Spirit could shift trader sentiment. In-game performance during earlier matches in the series, or even during map 1, could also provide valuable information and impact the price. Unexpected announcements regarding the playing conditions or any controversies surrounding the event could also cause significant movement in this market.