TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$143,246,370
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,403,290,006
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,452,035,386
405,032
Markets across
30,543
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,690
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 30, 5:15 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the outcome of the first map in an upcoming Valorant match between two esports teams. The result depends on which team secures the victory on the initial map during their competitive showdown. The event reflects the strategic opening phase of the match, where early momentum can significantly influence the overall contest.
The market resolves based on which team wins the first map in the specified Valorant match. If either team wins map 1 as scheduled, the corresponding market resolves accordingly. If the match or map is postponed beyond 48 hours, cancelled, or forfeited before play begins, the market resolves to the fair market price. If a map begins and is later forfeited, the result follows the official outcome designated by the tournament organizer. Kalshi is not affiliated with the governing league, and all trademarks remain property of their respective owners.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, traders collectively set the odds through buying and selling contracts that represent each possible outcome. The current implied probability reflects the balance of buy and sell orders for each outcome. This decentralized pricing mechanism allows rapid adjustments based on new information, news, or shifts in trader confidence as the event unfolds.
This market resolves around Aug 30, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public sources. The result is determined by the official match report, which confirms the winner of the first map. Traders can track announcements from the event organizers or reputable sports news outlets for real-time updates leading up to resolution.
Key signals that could shift this market include practice sessions, player injuries, coaching strategies, and early-game performance in related matches. Any news from the teams, such as lineup changes or strategic adjustments, may also influence trader sentiment. As the match start time approaches, betting volume often increases, potentially causing sharp price movements based on real-time developments.