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This event tracks the number of Executive Orders signed by the President during the week of June 28 to July 4, 2026. Executive Orders are formal presidential directives that carry the force of law and are published in the Federal Register with sequential numbering.
An Executive Order is defined as a numbered presidential directive that is formally titled "Executive Order" followed by a number, signed by the President, published in the Federal Register, and has the force of law. All documents officially designated as Executive Orders with sequential numbering count toward this event, including those that are later revoked or amended. The signing date as recorded in the Federal Register determines which period an Executive Order belongs to; for example, an order signed on July 4th but published in the Federal Register on July 10th would still count if the signing date falls within the June 28 to July 4 period. Resolution is based on the count of qualifying Executive Orders during this specific week. The contract expires two weeks after the end of the period, though expiration may be moved to an earlier date if an Executive Order dated after June 28 to July 4 is posted to the Federal Register.
Prediction markets and traditional polls measure different things. Polls typically ask respondents what they expect or prefer, while this market reflects real financial commitments from traders betting on an actual outcome. Because traders have skin in the game, market odds often incorporate faster-moving information and adjust more dynamically to breaking news. For executive order forecasts, prediction markets can capture nuanced expectations about presidential priorities and legislative momentum that standard surveys may lag in reflecting. Both sources offer value, but they operate on distinct incentive structures.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through an order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares representing different outcome ranges. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each share reflects a claim on a specific number of executive orders, and the price of each outcome is determined by supply and demand among participants. As traders adjust their positions based on new political signals or policy announcements, prices shift to reflect updated collective expectations. The continuous pricing model allows real-time discovery of what the market believes will happen during that week.
This market resolves around Jul 18, 2026, once the week of June 28 through July 4 has concluded and the final count of executive orders is verifiable from credible public sources. The outcome is determined by the actual number of executive orders signed by the president during that specific seven-day period. Official White House records and major news outlets provide the basis for confirming the final tally. Resolution occurs after sufficient time has passed for all orders to be officially documented and reported.
Several catalysts could shift odds in this market. Major legislative developments, such as passage of bills requiring executive implementation, could increase expectations for orders. Political announcements about policy priorities or scheduling changes might signal timing shifts. Breaking news about regulatory challenges or court decisions could prompt executive action. Media coverage of pending executive initiatives provides real-time signals traders monitor. Economic data releases or international events might trigger policy responses. Additionally, statements from White House officials about the president's agenda during that specific week can move prices as traders reassess the likelihood of different outcome ranges.