TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$107,351,958
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
400,720
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,633
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 6, 5:00 PM EST
Kalshi
This market predicts which price range Ethereum (ETH) will fall into at 5 PM EDT on July 6, 2026. The resolution uses the average of 60 seconds of CF Benchmarks' real-time ETH pricing data collected at the exact expiration time.
Resolution is determined by the simple average of sixty seconds of CF Benchmarks' Ethereum Real-Time Index (ERTI) collected immediately before 5 PM EDT on July 6, 2026. Each outcome corresponds to a specific price range, from below $990 through $2,510 and above. The official price source is CF Benchmarks' Real Time Index rather than other cryptocurrency data providers. Exactly 60 RTI prices are sampled at the final moment, and their arithmetic mean establishes the definitive settlement value.
Prediction market odds reflect the collective belief of traders about where Ethereum will settle, whereas spot price represents the current market value. This market aggregates forward-looking expectations across many participants, each risking capital on their conviction. Spot price is backward-looking and reactive to immediate supply and demand. Prediction odds often diverge from current spot price because traders are pricing in anticipated volatility, macroeconomic shifts, and regulatory developments between now and the resolution date. Comparing the two can reveal whether the market expects Ethereum to appreciate, depreciate, or remain stable.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through an order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell contracts representing different ETH price ranges. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each contract pays out if the outcome falls within its specified range at the time of resolution. The price of each contract reflects the probability traders assign to that outcome; higher-priced contracts indicate greater confidence in that price band. Liquidity and order flow determine how tightly prices cluster around fair value. As new information emerges, traders adjust their positions, causing contract prices to shift and revealing updated market consensus.
This market resolves around Jul 6, 2026, at which point the outcome is determined by where Ethereum is trading at that specific moment. The winning price range is verified against credible public sources to ensure accuracy. Once the settlement price is confirmed, contracts corresponding to the correct range pay out in full, and all other contracts expire worthless. Participants should monitor Ethereum's price action closely as the resolution date approaches, since even small price movements near the deadline can shift which range captures the outcome.
Major catalysts for this market include regulatory announcements affecting cryptocurrency, macroeconomic data influencing risk appetite, Ethereum network upgrades or technical developments, and shifts in institutional adoption. Geopolitical events, central bank policy changes, and competing blockchain innovations can also drive significant price swings. Market sentiment around Bitcoin often correlates with Ethereum movement. Large on-chain transactions, exchange inflows or outflows, and changes in staking dynamics may signal trader positioning. Monitoring crypto news, developer activity, and broader financial markets will help traders anticipate price moves and adjust their positions accordingly before resolution.