TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$141,541,542
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,440,096,988
406,065
Markets across
30,522
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,692
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 26, 2:46 PM EST
Kalshi
The Fear & Greed Index measures market sentiment by aggregating data points like stock price momentum, put-call ratios, and market volatility. On any given day, it categorizes investor mood into five distinct levels ranging from Extreme Fear to Extreme Greed. Tracking this index helps analysts gauge whether markets are driven by panic or optimism at specific moments.
If the value at 4:00 PM ET on Sep 25, 2026 is Extreme Fear, then the market resolves to Yes. If the value at 4:00 PM ET on Sep 25, 2026 is Fear, then the market resolves to Yes. If the value at 4:00 PM ET on Sep 25, 2026 is Neutral, then the market resolves to Yes. If the value at 4:00 PM ET on Sep 25, 2026 is Greed, then the market resolves to Yes. If the value at 4:00 PM ET on Sep 25, 2026 is Extreme Greed, then the market resolves to Yes.
Odds from this market often reflect a blend of real-time trader sentiment and short-term expectations, which can diverge from longer-term analyst forecasts. While analysts may consider macroeconomic trends and valuation models, traders in this market react instantly to news, volatility spikes, and investor behavior signals. Comparing the two offers a view of immediate market psychology versus fundamental outlooks.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, traders continuously set prices through a logarithmic market scoring rule that rewards accurate forecasting. The current top outcome reflects the collective judgment of participants about where the Fear & Greed Index will land. Prices adjust instantly to new information flows, with volume of $36,616 indicating liquidity and interest levels among active traders.
This market resolves around Oct 2, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final Fear & Greed Index value published by the standard data provider will determine which market position is correct, closing all positions based on that verified number.
Market-moving signals include major economic announcements, sudden shifts in investor sentiment, high-profile earnings reports, geopolitical developments, and changes in monetary policy. Any event that triggers a wave of buying or selling pressure can quickly alter odds in this market, especially as Oct 2, 2026 approaches and traders adjust positions based on the latest data.