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 30, 5:00 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks Bitcoin's price at a specific future moment, using a standardized benchmark index to determine the outcome. The resolution depends on where the price falls within predefined ranges at the exact closing time.
The event resolves based on the simple average of the sixty seconds of CF Benchmarks' Bitcoin Real-Time Index (BRTI) immediately before 5 PM EDT on October 30, 2026. Each market corresponds to a specific price range, and the official price is determined by averaging 60 RTI prices collected in the final minute before expiration. If the calculated average falls within a market's defined range, that market resolves to 'Yes'; all others resolve to 'No'. The BRTI is the sole source for price determination, ensuring consistency despite variations across other platforms. The ranges are contiguous and collectively exhaustive, covering from below $69,499.99 up to prices above $93,499.99.
Currently, prediction market odds represent a forward-looking assessment of Bitcoin's price, aggregating the beliefs of many traders. This differs from spot price expectations, which are based on immediate supply and demand. While spot prices reflect current market conditions, this market attempts to forecast a specific price point nearly two years in the future. Polls of financial analysts also offer forecasts, but those represent the views of a limited number of experts, whereas this market incorporates a wider range of perspectives through continuous trading and price discovery.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction. Traders buy and sell contracts representing different Bitcoin price ranges, and the prices of these contracts fluctuate based on supply and demand. As more traders believe a particular price range is likely, the price of contracts for that range will increase. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows the market to reflect the collective wisdom of participants, creating a probabilistic forecast for the future Bitcoin price. The current volume indicates the level of interest and conviction behind these forecasts.
This market resolves around Oct 30, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the market will determine which price range Bitcoin’s price falls into at 5pm EDT on October 30, 2026. The price will be sourced from a widely recognized exchange and verified against credible public sources. Traders will then be paid out based on whether their chosen price range matches the actual Bitcoin price at the specified time, according to the contract terms.
Numerous signals and events could significantly impact this market. Major regulatory developments concerning cryptocurrency, such as new legislation or enforcement actions, could cause substantial price swings. Macroeconomic factors like inflation rates, interest rate changes, and global economic growth will also play a role. Technological advancements related to Bitcoin, including improvements to scalability or security, could influence trader sentiment. Unexpected geopolitical events or large-scale adoption by institutions could also move this market considerably between now and Oct 30, 2026.