TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,590,312
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2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,439,516,703
404,175
Markets across
30,277
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,685
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 5, 12:50 PM EST
Kalshi
This event group covers a FIBA World Cup Qualifiers basketball game between Ivory Coast and Madagascar scheduled for July 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. Markets on Polymarket and Kalshi are tracking the outcome of this single professional matchup.
In the upcoming FIBA WCQ Africa game, scheduled for July 5 at 11:00AM ET: If the Ivory Coast win, the market will resolve to "Ivory Coast". If the Madagascar win, the market will resolve to "Madagascar". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50. The result will be determined based on the final score including any overtime periods.
Resolution is based on the final result of the Madagascar vs Ivory Coast professional FIBA World Cup Qualifiers basketball game scheduled for July 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. If the game is postponed or delayed, the market remains open and resolves after the rescheduled game concludes, provided the reschedule occurs within two weeks of the original date. Should the game be cancelled and not played, or rescheduled beyond two weeks from the original date, the market resolves to a fair price for each team in accordance with established rules.
Polymarket and Kalshi can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Each platform attracts different trader demographics, liquidity pools, and trading mechanics. Polymarket uses an automated market maker model, while Kalshi employs order-book matching, leading to distinct price discovery processes. Regulatory frameworks, fee structures, and user bases also vary between venues. Information may propagate unevenly—breaking news about team injuries or lineup changes can hit one platform before the other. Arbitrage opportunities sometimes emerge when prices drift too far apart, but transaction costs and withdrawal delays can prevent instant convergence. Monitoring both platforms helps you identify temporary mispricings and understand where the broader prediction market consensus truly lies.
Key catalysts include team lineups and injury announcements, which can shift perceived win probability significantly. Recent form, head-to-head records, and any roster changes will influence trader positioning. Weather conditions on match day and venue factors may also sway odds. Major betting syndicates entering or exiting positions can create sharp price moves. Social media sentiment and expert commentary sometimes trigger waves of retail trading. International football fixtures often see late-stage volatility as match time approaches, especially if one team's qualification hopes or tournament standing hinges on the result. Monitoring sports news and platform activity closely will help you anticipate and react to market-moving developments.