TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$113,466,932
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,423,222,590
402,751
Markets across
30,217
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,632
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 11, 10:12 AM EST
Kalshi
The Fear & Greed Index is a widely-used sentiment indicator that measures market psychology by analyzing various data sources to rate investor sentiment on a scale from Extreme Fear to Extreme Greed. This market tracks what sentiment level the index will show on July 10, 2026.
Resolution is determined by the Fear & Greed Index value as reported in the first update after 4:00 PM ET on July 10, 2026. Each market outcome corresponds to one of the five possible index readings: Extreme Fear, Fear, Neutral, Greed, or Extreme Greed. The market matching the reported index value resolves to Yes, while all others resolve to No. If no index update is published within one week following 4:00 PM ET on July 10, 2026, the most recent available index value prior to that deadline will be used for resolution purposes.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional analyst forecasts because they aggregate real-money bets from thousands of participants rather than relying on a small number of expert opinions. In this market, traders are directly incentivized to price in their genuine expectations about the Fear & Greed Index reading, whereas analysts may publish forecasts with longer time horizons or different methodologies. Comparing the implied probability here to published analyst sentiment can reveal where the crowd sees asymmetric risk or information gaps.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where buyers and sellers post bids and offers on the outcome. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders can enter limit or market orders to long or short the Fear & Greed Index reading, and the mid-market price reflects the consensus probability at any moment. As new information emerges—economic reports, crypto market moves, or shifts in risk appetite—order flow adjusts the price, allowing participants to profit from accurate predictions or hedge existing exposure.
This market resolves around Jul 17, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the Fear & Greed Index reading for July 10, 2026 is verifiable from credible public sources. The index itself is published by established cryptocurrency sentiment trackers and reflects a composite of market volatility, momentum, social media activity, and other behavioral signals. Once the official index value is published and verified, the market settles according to the outcome parameters, and traders' positions are finalized.
Major cryptocurrency price swings, regulatory announcements, macroeconomic data releases, and shifts in traditional market volatility can all influence Fear & Greed Index readings and thus move this market. Positive catalysts like institutional adoption news or dovish central bank signals may boost greed, while negative events such as exchange failures or rate hikes could trigger fear. Social media sentiment, options market positioning, and on-chain metrics also feed into the index, so traders monitoring these signals ahead of July 10 may identify trading opportunities before the broader market reprices.