This event group tracks whether the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) index closes higher or lower on March 5, 2026 compared to the prior trading day. Polymarket frames this as a directional comparison (Up vs Down), while Kalshi offers 60 separate binary markets each tied to specific price thresholds. Both ultimately depend on the official closing price of NDX on March 5, 2026.
Polymarket and Kalshi use incompatible market structures: Polymarket is a directional comparison (Up/Down vs prior close), while Kalshi comprises 60 absolute price-level markets. Additionally, Kalshi lacks explicit resolution source, tie-breaking rules, and no-trade provisions that Polymarket clearly defines.
Hero Tip:
Treat these as separate product lines, not equivalent markets. Polymarket requires knowledge of the prior trading day's close to interpret the outcome. Kalshi requires you to select specific price thresholds matching your forecast. Cross-reference Kalshi outcomes against an independent NDX data source (e.g., Nasdaq official, Bloomberg, or Yahoo Finance) to verify resolution, as the platform does not cite its source.
Critical Divergence Points:
Polymarket:
Directional comparison market. Resolves Up if March 5 close exceeds prior trading day close; Down if lower; 50-50 if equal or no regular session trade. Uses WSJ Historical Prices (Close values) as official source. Handles shortened sessions and trading halts by using last valid on-exchange trade price. Key Quote: 'This market will resolve to Up if the official Nasdaq 100 Index closing price for Nasdaq 100 (NDX) on Thursday, March 5, 2026 is higher than the official Nasdaq 100 Index closing price for NDX on the most recent prior trading day.'
Kalshi:
60 separate binary markets, each resolving Yes if end-of-day NDX on March 5 exceeds a specific absolute price threshold (21699.99 to 27599.99). No explicit resolution source, tie-breaking logic, or no-trade provisions stated. All 60 conditions use identical 'above X.XX' logic with no fallback rules. Key Quote: 'If the end-of-day Nasdaq 100 index value on March 05, 2026 is above 25799.99, then the market resolves to Yes.'
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