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: Sep 11, 5:00 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks Ethereum's price performance at a specific future moment, using a trusted benchmark index to determine the outcome. The resolution depends on where the price falls within predefined ranges at the exact closing time.
All markets resolve based on the simple average of the sixty seconds of CF Benchmarks' Ethereum Real-Time Index (ERTI) immediately before 5 PM EDT on September 11, 2026. Each market corresponds to a specific price range: if the average falls within that range, the market resolves to Yes; otherwise, it resolves to No. The official price is derived from collecting 60 ERTI prices during the final minute before expiration and averaging them. Participants should note that exchange prices may vary, and CF Benchmarks' ERTI is the definitive source for resolution.
Currently, prediction market odds offer a unique perspective compared to traditional spot price expectations for ETH. While spot prices reflect the immediate value of ETH, this market aggregates the beliefs of many traders about its future value on a specific date. This can reveal insights into market sentiment and potential future price movements that might not be apparent from looking at current prices alone. The collective wisdom of traders in this market often anticipates events before they are fully priced into spot markets, offering a potentially valuable signal for those following the cryptocurrency space.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book, where traders buy and sell contracts representing different ETH price ranges. The price of each contract reflects the probability of the ETH price falling within that range at the specified time. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders set these prices based on their own research, analysis, and expectations, creating a dynamic and real-time assessment of potential future ETH prices. As more traders participate and new information becomes available, the prices will adjust, providing a constantly updated view of market sentiment.
This market resolves around Sep 11, 2026, with the outcome determined by the ETH price at 5pm EDT on September 11, 2026. The final price will be verified against credible public reporting of the ETH price from a widely recognized source at that specific time. The contract corresponding to the price range containing the actual ETH price will pay out $1.00, while all other contracts will pay out $0.00. This ensures a clear and objective resolution based on publicly available data, allowing for a transparent and trustworthy outcome for all participants in this market.
Several signals and events could significantly move this market between now and its resolution. Major developments in Ethereum’s technology, such as successful upgrades or unforeseen vulnerabilities, could impact price expectations. Regulatory changes related to cryptocurrencies, particularly in major economies, would likely cause substantial shifts in market sentiment. Macroeconomic factors, like changes in interest rates or inflation, could also influence investor appetite for risk assets like ETH. Finally, broader market trends in the cryptocurrency space, including the performance of Bitcoin and other altcoins, will play a role in shaping the price expectations reflected in this market.