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: Sep 6, 10:29 PM EST
Kalshi
The event tracks year-over-year changes in customer visits to Chipotle restaurants during August 2026, using a statistical index where 100 represents equal traffic compared to the same month in the previous year. Higher values indicate increased foot traffic, while lower values suggest a decline. The data is sourced from mobile location tracking and adjusted for seasonal variations.
All markets in this event are determined by the Carbon Arc Chipotle Monthly Foot Traffic index for August 2026. The index reflects year-over-year changes in U.S. store visits, with 100 representing equal traffic to the same month last year. Values above 100 signify growth, while values below 100 indicate decline. Each market has a specific threshold (ranging from 100 to 112) that must be exceeded for the market to resolve as 'Yes'. The determination is based on the first value reported by Carbon Arc for August 2026, and any corrections or revisions made after the market settlement will not affect the outcome. The index is calculated using mobile location data from over 200 million devices, matched to the same calendar days as the prior year and normalized for seasonality, weather, and holidays. The panel updates daily as new data becomes available.
Compared to traditional analyst forecasts, prediction market odds for this market often reflect a more immediate, crowd-sourced interpretation of upcoming foot traffic trends. While analysts may rely on historical data and seasonal patterns, traders adjust positions based on real-time news, weather forecasts, and economic indicators. This can lead to divergence, especially ahead of major events or unexpected disruptions that influence consumer behavior.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders submit bids and asks to set the current probability. The top outcome’s implied chance reflects aggregated bets from all participants, with liquidity indicated by volume of $12,418. Prices shift rapidly in response to new information, offering a transparent, market-driven mechanism for forecasting August foot traffic.
This market resolves around Sep 14, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final determination will rely on officially released foot traffic data for Chipotle’s August period, ensuring an objective and transparent resolution process aligned with observable, public metrics.
Several signals could influence this market before resolution, including local weather patterns, national holidays, economic announcements affecting consumer spending, and any public health developments. Additionally, media coverage of Chipotle promotions or supply-chain updates may shift trader sentiment. Any unexpected events impacting dining habits — such as a widespread service disruption or a viral social media trend — could also cause rapid price adjustments.