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$134.1b
24H VOL:
$141,541,542
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,440,096,988
406,065
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Closed: Sep 20, 6:25 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks whether specific players will achieve a longest reception exceeding set yardage thresholds in an upcoming football game. Each market focuses on an individual player's performance, evaluating if their longest catch goes beyond a predetermined yardage mark.
The event evaluates multiple player-specific markets to determine if each named athlete records a longest reception exceeding their respective yardage thresholds during the specified game. For each player market, if the athlete is active but does not take any snaps, the market settles at the fair market price determined before the game starts. Once a player takes at least one snap—regardless of whether the play is nullified by a penalty—the market resolves based on whether their longest reception in the game exceeds the stated yardage threshold. All markets operate independently, with resolution contingent on individual player performance metrics.
Generally, prediction market odds tend to reflect the wisdom of the crowd, often differing from initial sportsbook lines which can be influenced by public perception or sportsbook biases. Sportsbooks often set initial lines to attract action on both sides, while this market allows traders to express their independent beliefs. Over time, as more information becomes available and more traders participate, the prices in this market can become highly accurate forecasts of the actual outcome. It’s common to see convergence between prediction market prices and sportsbook odds as the event approaches, though discrepancies can still occur due to differing market dynamics.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous double auction, meaning traders buy and sell contracts representing their belief in each player’s chance of having the longest reception. The price of a contract ranges from 0 to 100, representing the probability of that outcome. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders buy a contract, its price increases, reflecting growing confidence in that player. Conversely, selling pressure lowers the price. This dynamic pricing mechanism ensures that the market prices reflect the collective intelligence of all participants, providing a forward-looking assessment of the event’s potential outcome.
This market resolves around Sep 20, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The player with the longest reception, as officially recorded by the NFL, will determine the winning contract. The official NFL game statistics will be used to verify the longest reception, and the market will settle based on this data. Traders holding contracts for the player with the longest reception will receive a payout of 100 per contract, while those holding contracts for other players will receive 0.
Several factors could influence the prices in this market. Any news regarding player injuries, changes in team strategy, or weather conditions could significantly shift trader sentiment. For example, if a key receiver is ruled out with an injury, the prices for his teammates might increase. Additionally, reports about potential matchups or defensive schemes could also impact the market. Unexpected developments during the game itself, such as a long reception early on, could also lead to substantial price movements as traders adjust their predictions based on the unfolding events.