This event group tracks whether the Nasdaq 100 Index (NDX) closes higher or lower on March 18, 2026 compared to the prior trading day. Polymarket uses a relative day-over-day comparison, while Kalshi offers 60 separate binary markets each tied to specific absolute price thresholds on that date.
Polymarket uses relative day-over-day comparison logic, while Kalshi uses 60 independent absolute price threshold markets. These are structurally different market types with different settlement values and outcomes.
Hero Tip:
Polymarket Up/Down depends on the prior trading day close (unknown until March 17); Kalshi Yes/No depends only on the absolute March 18 close. Do not assume these markets will resolve the same way. Map your directional view to the specific Kalshi threshold that matches your price target, and treat Polymarket as a pure relative momentum bet.
Critical Divergence Points:
Polymarket: Relative comparison market. Resolves Up if March 18 NDX close > most recent prior trading day close; Down if lower; 50-50 if equal or no regular session trade. Uses WSJ Historical Prices as official source. Handles shortened sessions and trading halts by using last valid on-exchange trade price.
Kalshi: 60 independent absolute threshold markets. Each resolves Yes if end-of-day NDX on March 18, 2026 exceeds a specific price level (thresholds: 21599.99, 21699.99, 21799.99, ... up to 27499.99 in 100-point increments). Each market is binary and independent; no relative logic.
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