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How long will Trump and Xi shake hands?
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How long will Trump and Xi shake hands?

Volume:
$143,609

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Resolved Sep 26, 2026

Closed: Sep 26, 2:42 AM EST

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2–6s

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29%
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0.1¢
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$37,539
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Yes
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No
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6–10s

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$32,249
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No
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10–15s

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$28,790
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1w 1d 5h
No
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No Handshake

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$4,008
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No
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Photographed only

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$3,332
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Description

Xi Jinping is scheduled to begin a state visit to the United States on September 24, 2026, where he will be received by Donald Trump at the White House. This market will resolve according to the length of the longest filmed handshake between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping during this summit. Any handshake recorded during the summit will qualify. For the purposes of this market, the summit begins when Xi Jinping enters the terrestrial or maritime territory of the United States and ends once Xi Jinping physically departs from United States territory. If no handshake occurs during the summit, or if Xi Jinping does not physically enter the terrestrial or maritime territory of the United States by October 7, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No Handshake”. If a handshake is photographed but not captured on video, this market will resolve to "Photographed only". Duration will be measured from the exact moment their hands make initial physical contact until the exact moment either breaks contact. If the measured duration falls exactly on the boundary between two duration brackets, this market will resolve to the higher bracket. Qualifying Requirements: The handshake must be voluntary, intentional, and in person. Direct hand-to-hand contact is required (gloves or mittens are permitted). The handshake must be clearly visible on video from start to finish. Non-qualifying examples: Fist bumps, hugs, waves, or other non-handshake greetings. Any handshake that is too unclear to measure. Only photographic evidence exists without a way to measure duration. Video or photographic evidence of the handshake must be released during the calendar days (ET) of the summit to qualify. This market may resolve at the end of the calendar day (ET) that Xi Jinping physically departs from United States territory at the end of the summit. If Xi Jinping does not physically enter the terrestrial or maritime territory of the United States by October 7, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No Handshake”. The resolution source will be video footage.

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Xi Jinping is scheduled to begin a state visit to the United States on September 24, 2026, where he will be received by Donald Trump at the White House. This market will resolve according to the length of the longest filmed handshake between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping during this summit. Any handshake recorded during the summit will qualify. For the purposes of this market, the summit begins when Xi Jinping enters the terrestrial or maritime territory of the United States and ends once Xi Jinping physically departs from United States territory. If no handshake occurs during the summit, or if Xi Jinping does not physically enter the terrestrial or maritime territory of the United States by October 7, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No Handshake”. If a handshake is photographed but not captured on video, this market will resolve to "Photographed only". Duration will be measured from the exact moment their hands make initial physical contact until the exact moment either breaks contact. If the measured duration falls exactly on the boundary between two duration brackets, this market will resolve to the higher bracket. Qualifying Requirements: The handshake must be voluntary, intentional, and in person. Direct hand-to-hand contact is required (gloves or mittens are permitted). The handshake must be clearly visible on video from start to finish. Non-qualifying examples: Fist bumps, hugs, waves, or other non-handshake greetings. Any handshake that is too unclear to measure. Only photographic evidence exists without a way to measure duration. Video or photographic evidence of the handshake must be released during the calendar days (ET) of the summit to qualify. This market may resolve at the end of the calendar day (ET) that Xi Jinping physically departs from United States territory at the end of the summit. If Xi Jinping does not physically enter the terrestrial or maritime territory of the United States by October 7, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No Handshake”. The resolution source will be video footage.

Frequently asked questions

On Polymarket, the dashboard for the Trump-Xi handshake market tracks the current odds of various handshake durations, along with the 24-hour trading volume. You can view the price history to see how sentiment has shifted over time, and the total volume traded gives an indication of interest in this event. Currently, the volume is $48,151, and the total volume traded to date is $143,609. The dashboard provides a real-time view of where traders believe the handshake length will fall, offering insight into expectations surrounding the summit.

Currently, prediction market traders are indicating a strong belief that the Trump-Xi handshake will be brief. This contrasts with general public opinion, which is harder to quantify with precision on such a specific event. While polls often gauge broader sentiment about the leaders' relationship, this market focuses on a very specific interaction. It's common to see discrepancies between prediction markets and polls, as markets incentivize accurate forecasting through financial stakes, while polls rely on stated intentions and can be subject to biases. The current market suggests a different expectation than what might be found in typical surveys.

This market resolves around Oct 8, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the measured duration of the handshake between Trump and Xi during their summit, as reported by reputable news sources. The exact length, down to the second, will determine which outcome is considered correct. Any disputes regarding the duration will be evaluated based on widely available video footage and official statements from event organizers.

Several factors could influence this market. Any unexpected announcements regarding the summit's agenda, or changes in the relationship between the two leaders, could shift trader sentiment. Public statements from either side about the importance of the meeting, or potential sticking points in negotiations, could also have an impact. Furthermore, any news related to the health or travel plans of either Trump or Xi could introduce uncertainty and volatility into this market. Major geopolitical events occurring before Oct 8, 2026 might also indirectly affect expectations about the tone and length of the handshake.