TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$113,466,932
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,423,222,590
402,751
Markets across
30,217
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,632
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 14, 5:00 PM EST
Kalshi
The event tracks the price of Brent crude oil at a specific moment in the future, determining whether it exceeds various thresholds. This reflects market expectations about oil pricing influenced by geopolitical events, supply and demand dynamics, and economic indicators. The outcome is based on a precise measurement of the commodity's value at a defined timestamp.
All markets resolve based on the closing price of a one-minute candlestick for Brent crude oil using the BRENTV6 contract at 5:00 PM EDT on August 14, 2026. Each market has a specific price threshold, and if the closing price exceeds that threshold, the market resolves to 'Yes.' Settlement uses the nearest listed contract month, switching to the next contract five business days before the current contract's last trading day. Contracts are named by their delivery month, not expiration date, and prices are rounded to the nearest two decimal places. If data is unavailable at the specified time, the most recent published data is used. The closing price for a candlestick timestamped just before 5:00 PM determines the resolution.
Compared to traditional analyst forecasts, prediction market odds for this market often reflect a more immediate, crowd-sourced view of market expectations. While analysts may incorporate fundamental data, supply forecasts, and geopolitical risk models, traders in this market price in their best estimate of where Brent crude will sit by Aug 14, 2026. The resulting odds can diverge noticeably from institutional consensus, especially when rapid events — like supply shocks or policy changes — occur.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, traders determine the price through a continuous order book where buyers and sellers post bids and asks. The displayed probability represents the expected outcome based on all active orders and recent trades. Liquidity levels, reflected in the volume of $146,945, help determine how tightly packed the price points are, influencing how efficiently this market can be traded.
This market resolves around Aug 14, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final settlement will reflect the actual Brent crude oil price at the specified time, removing any ambiguity about the market's result. Traders can monitor reputable energy data providers and news outlets for official confirmations as the date approaches.
Several signals could shift this market before it settles. Key influencers include OPEC+ production decisions, unexpected disruptions in major oil fields, changes in global demand due to economic shifts, and energy policy announcements from major economies. Additionally, geopolitical tensions in oil-producing regions or shifts in inventory levels reported by trusted agencies can cause rapid re-pricing as traders adjust their expectations for where Brent crude will close on Aug 14, 2026.