TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.3b
24H VOL:
$228,458,490
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,879,276,037
410,833
Markets across
40,345
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,363
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 27, 7:57 AM EST
Polymarket
This market will resolve to "Positive" if total Bitcoin ETF flows on Monday, October 26, 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 If data for any ETF provider remains unpublished by 12 PM ET, 2 days after the date specified in the title, the market will resolve based on all available data published up to that time.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 Monday, October 26, 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 If data for any ETF provider remains unpublished by 12 PM ET, 2 days after the date specified in the title, the market will resolve based on all available data published up to that time.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 represents a forward-looking assessment of future ETF flows. Discrepancies can arise from differing interpretations of regulatory news, macroeconomic factors, and institutional investor sentiment. Analyzing these differences can provide valuable insights into the collective wisdom of the crowd versus conventional financial analysis regarding Bitcoin's near-term trajectory.
On Polymarket, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning traders can buy and sell shares representing their belief about the outcome. The price of a share directly reflects the probability of the outcome occurring, as perceived by 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. The current price indicates the market's collective expectation for positive Bitcoin ETF flows on the specified date.
This market resolves around Oct 26, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the resolution will be based on whether the net flow of funds into Bitcoin ETFs on October 26th is positive or not. Data will be sourced from publicly available reports on ETF flows, and the market will settle based on this verified information. The precise methodology for calculating net flows will be determined by Polymarket and publicly available.
Several signals or events could significantly move this market before Oct 26, 2026. Key catalysts include announcements from the SEC regarding Bitcoin ETF approvals or rejections, major macroeconomic data releases impacting investor risk appetite, and significant news related to institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Unexpected regulatory changes or large-scale movements in the broader cryptocurrency market could also influence trading activity and shift the odds in this market. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for understanding price fluctuations.