TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$103,397,351
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,410,176,180
399,592
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,622
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 25, 2:30 PM EST
Kalshi
The event tracks future price movements of WTI crude oil by evaluating whether its settlement price on a specific date exceeds various thresholds. Crude oil prices fluctuate based on global supply-demand dynamics, geopolitical events, and market speculation. This event provides a structured way to assess potential price levels through binary outcomes tied to predefined benchmarks.
All markets resolve based on the daily settlement price of the WTI crude oil October 2026 contract on August 25, 2026. Each market has a distinct threshold price; if the settlement price exceeds that threshold, the market resolves to 'Yes,' otherwise to 'No.' Settlement uses the nearest listed contract month, rolling forward two business days before the current contract's last trading day. Prices are rounded to the nearest two decimal places. If data is unavailable for the specified date, the most recently published data is used for resolution. The contract's delivery month naming convention follows standard exchange symbology, distinguishing it from the contract's expiration date.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, traders set the price through a logarithmic market scoring rule that rewards accurate forecasting. The current top outcome reflects the aggregate belief of participants about where WTI crude will trade on Aug 25, 2026. Prices fluctuate continuously as new information emerges, with market depth and liquidity influencing how quickly odds adjust. This mechanism allows the platform to capture a dynamic range of opinions without relying on external benchmarks.
This market resolves around Aug 25, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final settlement will depend on the officially recognized WTI oil price at the specified time, ensuring an objective and transparent resolution process.
Several signals could shift expectations in this market before Aug 25, 2026. Key catalysts include monthly inventory reports from major agencies, unexpected disruptions in supply chains, changes in OPEC+ production policies, and shifts in global demand due to economic growth or recession. Geopolitical tensions in oil-producing regions, weather events affecting infrastructure, and policy decisions on renewable energy incentives may also drive volatility. Traders will closely watch these developments to adjust their positions accordingly.