TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.5b
24H VOL:
$271,200,656
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,922,627,141
420,368
Markets across
40,352
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,484
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 14, 7:15 AM EST
Polymarket
This market will resolve to "Positive" if total Bitcoin ETF flows on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 are greater than 0, and to "Negative" if they are less than 0. If flows are exactly 0, the market will resolve to 50-50. The resolution source is Farside Investors, specifically the ETF Flow tab available at https://farside.co.uk/btc/ in the "Total" column for the date specified in the title. The total flows will be considered finalized for that day once flows for all ETF providers have been published. If data for any ETF provider remains unpublished by 12 PM ET, 2 days after the date specified in the title, the market will resolve based on all available data published up to that time. If the resolution source becomes permanently unavailable or fails to publish any data by 12 PM ET, 2 days after the specified date, the market will resolve 50-50.
This market will resolve to "Positive" if total Bitcoin ETF flows on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 are greater than 0, and to "Negative" if they are less than 0. If flows are exactly 0, the market will resolve to 50-50. The resolution source is Farside Investors, specifically the ETF Flow tab available at https://farside.co.uk/btc/ in the "Total" column for the date specified in the title. The total flows will be considered finalized for that day once flows for all ETF providers have been published. If data for any ETF provider remains unpublished by 12 PM ET, 2 days after the date specified in the title, the market will resolve based on all available data published up to that time. If the resolution source becomes permanently unavailable or fails to publish any data by 12 PM ET, 2 days after the specified date, the market will resolve 50-50.
Currently, prediction market odds offer a distinct perspective compared to traditional spot price expectations for Bitcoin. While spot prices reflect immediate buying and selling pressure, this market aggregates informed speculation about future ETF flows. If analysts widely anticipate significant inflows, we’d expect to see the odds shift accordingly. However, discrepancies can arise due to differing assumptions about regulatory approvals, institutional adoption, and broader macroeconomic conditions. It's important to consider both viewpoints when forming an overall assessment of Bitcoin’s potential performance.
On Polymarket, this market is priced through a continuous auction mechanism where traders buy and sell shares representing their belief in the outcome. The price of a share directly reflects the probability of the event occurring, as perceived by the collective intelligence of the market participants. On Polymarket, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders participate and new information emerges, the price adjusts to reflect the evolving consensus. This dynamic pricing ensures that the market remains responsive to changing conditions and provides a real-time assessment of expectations regarding Bitcoin ETF flows.
This market resolves around Oct 13, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the resolution will depend on whether net inflows into Bitcoin ETFs are observed on October 13. Data from official sources tracking ETF flows will be used to determine the final result. The market will then settle based on whether the outcome aligns with the 'yes' or 'no' side of the prediction. Traders will be able to claim their winnings or fulfill their obligations based on the verified result.
Several signals or events could significantly move this market before Oct 13, 2026. Key among these are announcements from the SEC regarding Bitcoin ETF approvals or rejections. Positive news regarding regulatory clarity would likely drive up the odds of net inflows, while negative news could have the opposite effect. Major institutional investments into Bitcoin, or significant macroeconomic shifts impacting risk appetite, could also influence trader sentiment. Unexpected news regarding the global economic outlook or changes in monetary policy could also play a role in shaping expectations for Bitcoin ETF flows.