TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$245,801,863
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,902,097,102
417,059
Markets across
40,178
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,415
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 30, 5:00 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks Ethereum's price performance at a specific future timestamp, using a standardized benchmark index to determine outcomes across multiple thresholds. Each threshold represents a distinct price level that, if surpassed, triggers a resolution for its corresponding market.
All markets in this event resolve based on the simple average of the sixty seconds of CF Benchmarks' Ethereum Real-Time Index (ERTI) immediately preceding 5 PM EDT on October 30, 2026. For each market, if this average exceeds the specified threshold (e.g., $1,400, $1,440, etc.), the market resolves to 'Yes'; otherwise, it resolves to 'No.' The official price is determined exclusively by CF Benchmarks' ERTI, with the final value calculated as the average of 60 RTI prices collected in the last minute before expiration. This methodology ensures consistency across all thresholds, with each market independently evaluating whether its specific price barrier has been breached at the exact closing time.
Currently, prediction market odds reflect a range of expectations for the ETH price in late 2026. These expectations, as expressed through trading in this market, can differ from those found in traditional spot price forecasts from analysts or polls. Spot price expectations often rely on modeling and fundamental analysis, while this market represents a collective, incentivized judgment of what will actually happen. Discrepancies may arise due to differing assumptions about future events, risk tolerance, or simply information advantages held by traders participating in this market.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction mechanism, meaning traders buy and sell contracts representing different ETH price outcomes. The price of each contract reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, as determined by supply and demand. 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 accordingly, providing a dynamic assessment of the market’s collective belief about the future ETH price. This creates a real-time forecast based on the wisdom of the crowd.
This market resolves around Oct 30, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the ETH price at 5pm EDT on October 30, 2026, is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on a widely recognized and trusted source for ETH price data, ensuring an objective determination of the final price. Traders will then be paid out based on whether their predictions aligned with the actual ETH price at the specified time. This provides a clear and transparent resolution process for all participants.
Several signals or events could significantly move this market before Oct 30, 2026. Major developments in Ethereum’s technology, such as successful upgrades or unforeseen vulnerabilities, could impact its price. Regulatory changes regarding cryptocurrencies, particularly in major economies, could also cause substantial shifts. Broader macroeconomic factors, like inflation rates, interest rate decisions, and global economic growth, will play a role. Finally, significant adoption or rejection of Ethereum by institutions or large corporations could also influence trading activity in this market.