TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$103,397,351
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,410,176,180
399,592
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,622
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 20, 1:20 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks whether Drake achieves specific levels of global daily views on YouTube within a defined week. The outcome depends on whether his view counts surpass various thresholds at any point during the period, measured from a New York IP address to ensure consistency.
The event evaluates multiple thresholds for Drake’s global daily YouTube views during the week of September 14 to September 20, 2026. Each market corresponds to a distinct view count threshold, ranging from above 11 million to above 15 million. For any market to resolve as 'Yes,' Drake must exceed the specified threshold at least once during the week. All markets utilize view counts reported from a New York IP address to standardize the data source, ensuring consistent measurement across all thresholds. The markets are strictly observational and do not imply endorsement by YouTube, with all references to YouTube charts being descriptive only. The resolution hinges solely on whether the artist’s global daily views surpass the predefined numerical benchmarks during the specified timeframe.
Currently, it’s difficult to directly compare prediction market odds to analyst forecasts for this specific event, as comprehensive public forecasts for Drake’s daily view counts during that timeframe are limited. However, generally, prediction markets often incorporate a wider range of information and perspectives than traditional analyst reports. This market reflects the collective wisdom of traders, who are incentivized to accurately assess the probability of different outcomes, potentially leading to a more nuanced and accurate prediction than a single analyst’s view. It's important to remember that both approaches have their strengths and weaknesses.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning traders can buy and sell contracts representing different daily view count ranges for Drake. The price of each contract reflects the market’s assessment of the probability of that outcome occurring. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders participate and new information becomes available, the prices will adjust to reflect the evolving consensus. The current prices are driven by supply and demand, with buyers bidding up the price of outcomes they believe are more likely and sellers offering lower prices for outcomes they deem less probable.
This market resolves around Sep 24, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the highest daily view count achieved by Drake across all major platforms during the specified period, September 14, 2026, to September 20, 2026. The specific data source used to verify the view counts will be determined by Kalshi and will be publicly available upon resolution. Traders will then receive payouts based on whether their purchased contracts align with the verified highest daily view count.
Several signals or events could significantly move this market. Any major announcements regarding Drake’s new content releases, promotional campaigns, or collaborations would likely impact trading activity. Unexpected controversies or positive media coverage surrounding Drake could also shift market sentiment. Furthermore, changes in the popularity of the platforms where Drake shares content, or broader trends in online video consumption, could influence the perceived probability of different view count outcomes. Shifts in overall social media engagement metrics or the release of competing content from other major artists could also play a role.