TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$230,589,906
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,885,293,300
410,482
Markets across
40,213
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,340
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 5, 12:22 PM EST
Kalshi
These markets track McDonald's credit card spending performance for September 2026, measured against specific year-over-year growth thresholds. The outcomes depend on whether spending exceeds set levels, reflecting consumer behavior trends through aggregated transaction data.
All markets resolve based on the first value reported by Carbon Arc for McDonald's Credit Card Spend in September 2026. The index measures year-over-year change, with 100 indicating equal spending compared to the same month last year. Values above 100 signify growth, while values below 100 indicate decline. Each market has a unique threshold; if the reported index exceeds the respective threshold, the market resolves to Yes. Any corrections or revisions to the data after the initial report are disregarded for settlement purposes. The index is derived from Carbon Arc's aggregated U.S. credit and debit card transaction panel, matched to the prior year's corresponding period and updated daily.
Compared to traditional analyst forecasts, prediction market odds for this market often reflect a more immediate, crowd-sourced view of expectations. While analysts may incorporate a wide range of economic indicators and historical trends, traders are pricing in their best guess of the official September figures as they become available, which can lead to sharper shifts around key data releases.
This market resolves around Oct 14, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the official September credit card spend figure is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final number, released by the relevant financial authority, will determine which market outcome is settled and pays out traders accordingly.
Key signals that could move this market include early retail sales reports, consumer confidence surveys, and any major economic announcements affecting consumer spending. Unexpected macroeconomic news, changes in consumer behavior, or shifts in McDonald's sales trends in the days before the official release can also cause rapid price adjustments on Kalshi as traders react to new information.