TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$103,397,351
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,410,176,180
399,592
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,622
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 2, 5:46 PM EST
Polymarket
This market will resolve based on the total number of knife kills recorded across all completed maps of BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2, scheduled for July 21, 2026 to August 2, 2026. A knife kill is any kill credited in-game to a player using the knife (melee) against an opponent. Kills made with any other weapon, including the Zeus x27 taser, do not count. Every knife kill in every completed official map of the event counts individually toward the total. The market resolves to the single range containing the final total number of knife kills at the conclusion of the event. If BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 is cancelled, or is not completed such that its results are not determined by August 16, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other." The resolution source for this market will be official information from HLTV (https://www.hltv.org); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve based on the total number of knife kills recorded across all completed maps of BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2, scheduled for July 21, 2026 to August 2, 2026. A knife kill is any kill credited in-game to a player using the knife (melee) against an opponent. Kills made with any other weapon, including the Zeus x27 taser, do not count. Every knife kill in every completed official map of the event counts individually toward the total. The market resolves to the single range containing the final total number of knife kills at the conclusion of the event. If BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 is cancelled, or is not completed such that its results are not determined by August 16, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other." The resolution source for this market will be official information from HLTV (https://www.hltv.org); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Prediction market odds and traditional sportsbook odds often diverge because they reflect different mechanisms. Sportsbooks set lines to balance action and manage risk, while prediction markets like this one are priced by traders who profit from accuracy. This market aggregates decentralized trader conviction, which can lead to sharper or earlier price moves than sportsbooks, especially as match results and player performance data accumulate. Comparing the two can reveal where the crowd sees value that bookmakers may have mispriced.
On Polymarket, this market is priced through an automated market maker mechanism where traders buy and sell shares representing yes or no outcomes. On Polymarket, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price you see reflects the current ratio of capital allocated to each side; as more traders bet on higher or lower knife kills, the odds shift in real time. Liquidity and trading volume directly influence how quickly prices move and how tight the bid-ask spread remains, so active participation keeps pricing efficient and responsive to new information.
Several factors can shift odds in this market as the season unfolds. Match results and individual player performance—particularly standout knife-kill performances by top competitors—will directly influence trader expectations. Meta shifts in gameplay strategy, weapon balance changes, or roster updates can alter how frequently knife kills occur. Early-season match outcomes provide concrete data that traders use to refine their forecasts, while injury news or competitive surprises can trigger rapid repricing. Monitoring team performance and player statistics throughout the season helps identify catalysts before the market fully prices them in.