TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,324,530
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,434,646,834
406,019
Markets across
30,401
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,689
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 24, 5:00 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the copper futures price at a specific moment on July 24, 2026. Copper is an industrial metal essential for construction, electrical wiring, and manufacturing, with prices reflecting economic growth expectations and industrial demand.
Settlement is determined by the closing price of the 1-minute candlestick for copper using the CCU6 contract on July 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT, measured in USD per pound. Settlement is based on the nearest listed contract month, rolling forward to the next contract 10 business days before the current contract's last trading day. The settlement contract and corresponding month represent standard exchange symbology where contracts are named after their delivery month, not their expiration date. The settlement value is rounded to the nearest 2 decimal places. The close price for a 1-minute candlestick at a given time represents the price at the end of the immediately preceding one-minute interval; for example, the candlestick timestamped 4:59 PM reflects trading from 4:59:00 PM to 4:59:59 PM and closes at 5:00:00 PM. If no data is published by the specified source agency for the specified time, the most recently available published data will be used to resolve the market. Each outcome corresponds to a specific price threshold, with resolution to Yes if the settlement price exceeds that threshold.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional analyst forecasts because they reflect real-money incentives and aggregated trader conviction rather than point estimates from individual experts. While commodity analysts publish price targets based on supply, demand, and macroeconomic models, this market prices in the collective view of thousands of participants betting on the actual outcome. Comparing the odds here to published forecasts can reveal where the crowd sees upside or downside risk that analysts may have underweighted. Both sources offer value, but they answer slightly different questions about future copper prices.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares representing different price ranges or outcomes. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The bid-ask spread tightens as volume increases and more participants trade, making the odds more precise. Each share costs between $0 and $1, with the price reflecting the implied probability of that outcome occurring. Traders profit by buying low and selling high, or by holding shares to expiration if their prediction proves correct.
This market resolves around Jul 24, 2026, when the copper price on that date and time can be verified from credible public sources. The outcome is determined by the actual spot or futures price of copper at the specified moment, confirmed through established commodity pricing data. Once the event occurs and the price is published, the market settles automatically and traders receive payouts based on which outcome they held. No further trading occurs after resolution.
Major catalysts for copper prices include global economic growth expectations, mining production disruptions, inventory reports from exchanges like the London Metal Exchange, and shifts in industrial demand from construction and electronics sectors. Geopolitical tensions affecting major copper-producing regions, central bank policy changes, and currency movements can also drive significant repricing. Supply-side shocks—such as strikes at major mines or environmental restrictions—often trigger sharp moves. Traders monitoring macroeconomic data, earnings from mining companies, and real-time inventory levels will adjust their positions as new information emerges.