TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$107,351,958
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
400,720
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,633
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: May 28, 10:00 PM EST
Polymarket
This market tracks whether Bitcoin's price will close higher than or equal to its opening level during the one-hour candle beginning at 9PM ET on May 28, 2026. On Polymarket, the leading outcome currently stands at 0.0%. Resolution will be determined by the BTC/USDT price action on Binance. Watch the market closely as the May 28, 9PM ET candle open approaches to gauge trader sentiment on Bitcoin's near-term directional bias.
Prediction market odds on Polymarket reflect traders' collective belief about Bitcoin's direction by May 28, 9PM ET, independent of current spot price. While spot price reflects live market value, prediction odds incorporate forward-looking sentiment and uncertainty. Analysts and on-chain observers may publish separate price targets or technical forecasts that differ from market odds. The prediction market odds serve as a real-time probability gauge, whereas spot price expectations depend on individual analyst models, volatility forecasts, and macroeconomic conditions. Both inform but measure different aspects of Bitcoin's near-term outlook.
On Polymarket, Bitcoin Up or Down - May 28, 9PM ET is priced using an automated market maker model where traders buy and sell shares representing each outcome. On Polymarket, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The current odds reflect the ratio of liquidity and trading activity between the up and down outcomes. As traders place orders, the price adjusts to balance supply and demand. Shares are fractional and priced between 0 and 1 cent, with the sum of all outcomes equaling 1 cent. Traders profit by buying low and selling high, or by holding until resolution when winning shares pay out at full value.
The Bitcoin Up or Down - May 28, 9PM ET market resolves on May 29, 2026. Resolution is determined by Bitcoin's price movement relative to a reference point measured at the specified time. The outcome is binary: either Bitcoin closes up or down by the deadline. Once the resolution time passes, the market settles based on verified price data, and winning shares are credited to holders. Traders should verify the exact reference price and data source used by Polymarket to ensure clarity on how the outcome will be determined.
Bitcoin's direction by May 28, 9PM ET could be influenced by macroeconomic announcements, Federal Reserve policy signals, or inflation data releases. Regulatory news regarding cryptocurrency frameworks in major jurisdictions may trigger volatility. On-chain metrics such as whale accumulation or exchange inflows can shift trader sentiment. Technical levels and support or resistance zones often guide short-term price action. Geopolitical developments, traditional market risk-off events, or major corporate Bitcoin adoption news could also move prices. Additionally, Bitcoin's correlation with equities and broader risk appetite during this period will play a significant role in determining directional bias.