TOTAL VOLUME:
$149.7b
24H VOL:
$109,714,070
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,820,087,997
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,739,090,488
444,140
Markets across
34,296
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,700
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
38%
VS.
Kalshi:
62%
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The federal funds rate represents the interest rate at which banks lend reserve balances to other banks overnight through the federal funds market. This rate is influenced by the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions and can impact economic conditions such as inflation and growth. Predicting the rate's level at a specific future date involves assessing various economic indicators and policy directions.
Each market resolves based on whether the upper bound of the federal funds rate target range (or the single target rate, if specified) in effect at 11:59 PM ET on December 31, 2027, and published on the Federal Reserve’s official website, exceeds a specified threshold. The thresholds range incrementally from above 1.00% to above 6.00%. If the Federal Reserve specifies a single target rate instead of a range, that rate is used for resolution. The outcome for each market is "Yes" if the relevant threshold is met or exceeded, and "No" otherwise.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, traders set prices through a continuous order book where buyers and sellers post bids and asks for contract outcomes. The current top outcome reflects collective bets on where the Federal Reserve will set the rate by the end of 2027. Market depth and liquidity influence price discovery, with larger orders moving the odds more significantly. This decentralized pricing mechanism allows rapid adjustments to new economic indicators and Fed communication.
This market resolves around Jan 8, 2028, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final federal funds rate set by the Federal Reserve at the end of 2027 will determine the winning contract. Official Fed statements, monetary policy meetings, and published rate decisions serve as the primary sources for verification, ensuring an objective and transparent resolution process.
Key signals that could shift this market include Federal Reserve meeting minutes, updates to inflation metrics such as the CPI and PCE, labor market reports, and statements from key policymakers like the Fed Chair. Unexpected economic shocks — including geopolitical tensions, major financial market volatility, or sudden shifts in consumer spending — may also influence trader sentiment. As Jan 8, 2028 approaches, these data releases will increasingly drive volatility and re-pricing in the market.