TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.3b
24H VOL:
$219,029,434
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,869,293,526
411,051
Markets across
40,408
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,377
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 9, 2:02 PM EST
Polymarket
This market will resolve according to the number of times Khamenei (@khamenei_ir), posts on X between October 2, 12:00 PM ET and October 9, 2026, 12:00 PM ET. For the purposes of this market, only main feed posts, quote posts and reposts will count. Replies will NOT count towards the total - however, replies which are recorded on the main feed will be counted by the tracker. Deleted posts will count as long as they remain available long enough to be captured by the tracker (~5 minutes). The resolution source for this market is the "Post Counter" figure for posts found at https://xtracker.polymarket.com. Individual posts can be viewed by clicking "Export Data". If the tracker does not update correctly in accordance with the rules, X itself may be used as a secondary resolution source.
This market will resolve according to the number of times Khamenei (@khamenei_ir), posts on X between October 2, 12:00 PM ET and October 9, 2026, 12:00 PM ET. For the purposes of this market, only main feed posts, quote posts and reposts will count. Replies will NOT count towards the total - however, replies which are recorded on the main feed will be counted by the tracker. Deleted posts will count as long as they remain available long enough to be captured by the tracker (~5 minutes). The resolution source for this market is the "Post Counter" figure for posts found at https://xtracker.polymarket.com. Individual posts can be viewed by clicking "Export Data". If the tracker does not update correctly in accordance with the rules, X itself may be used as a secondary resolution source.
Comparing prediction market odds to polling averages offers insights into the wisdom of the crowd versus expert opinion. In this instance, the market reflects a probabilistic assessment of Ayatollah Khamenei’s likely posting activity. Polling data, if available, would represent a more direct measure of expectations, but often struggles to capture nuanced predictions or account for unforeseen events. Discrepancies between this market and polls could indicate that traders possess information or analytical capabilities not reflected in public opinion surveys, or that the market is incorporating factors polls do not consider.
On Polymarket, this market is priced through a continuous auction mechanism where traders buy and sell shares representing their belief about the outcome. The price of a share directly reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, as perceived by the market participants. On Polymarket, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The more traders believe a particular number of posts is likely, the higher the price of shares representing that outcome will climb. This dynamic pricing ensures that the market odds constantly adjust to incorporate new information and changing sentiment regarding Ayatollah Khamenei’s online activity.
This market resolves around Oct 9, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the number of posts made by Ayatollah Khamenei on his official accounts between October 2nd and October 9th, 2026, will be tallied. The outcome will be determined by a publicly available count of these posts, ensuring transparency and objectivity. The market will then settle based on which range of posts was most accurately predicted by the traders on Polymarket.
Several signals or events could significantly move this market before its resolution. Any official statements regarding Ayatollah Khamenei’s communication strategy, changes in his social media team, or major geopolitical events that might influence his public engagement could all impact trading activity. Unexpected health concerns or significant internal political developments within Iran could also be catalysts. Furthermore, any observable shifts in his recent posting patterns leading up to the prediction window could cause traders to reassess their probabilities and adjust their positions accordingly.