TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$113,466,932
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,423,222,590
402,751
Markets across
30,217
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,632
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 16, 10:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the number of nominations President Donald Trump sends to the U.S. Senate within a specific one-week period. The outcome depends on whether the published count meets certain thresholds, with all data sourced from an official government website at a specified time after the period ends.
All markets in this event evaluate the number of nominations Donald Trump sends to the U.S. Senate between August 9, 2026, and August 15, 2026, with resolution based solely on data published on the “Presidential Actions” page at whitehouse.gov at 10:00 AM ET on August 16, 2026. Each market has a different threshold—ranging from at least 1 to at least 10 nominations—for resolving to 'Yes.' Multiple nominations to the same individual within the period count separately. The rules consistently rely on the official publication dates displayed on the specified government webpage to determine the outcome.
While polling averages offer snapshots of public opinion, this market incorporates a broader range of factors, including insider expectations, legislative schedules, and political strategy. Prediction market odds may diverge from polls due to real-time adjustments based on trading activity and emerging news. Traders often react faster to credible whispers or schedule changes than traditional polls can capture, potentially leading to notable differences in implied probabilities.
This market resolves around Aug 16, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final count of nominations sent to the Senate during the specified week determines the result, based on official government announcements and widely reported news sources. Traders should monitor legislative calendars and press briefings for confirmation as the week progresses.
Key signals include official White House announcements, Senate leadership statements, and media reports on scheduling changes. Any surprise additions or delays to the nomination calendar could shift trader sentiment quickly. Additionally, political developments such as bipartisan negotiations or controversies surrounding specific nominees may influence market expectations, causing volatility as the Aug 16, 2026 deadline approaches.