Kalshi's market structure is fundamentally broken: all three outcomes (Qingdao win, Liaoning win, tie) resolve to Yes, making it logically impossible to determine a single resolution. Polymarket correctly structures three mutually exclusive binary markets (one per outcome). This is a data integrity failure on Kalshi.
Hero Tip:
Do not trade Kalshi's markets in this group. The platform's resolution rules are contradictory—every possible match outcome triggers a Yes resolution, rendering the market unresolvable. Polymarket's three separate binary markets are the only reliable settlement mechanism.
Critical Divergence Points:
Polymarket:
Outlier (correct logic): Polymarket structures three mutually exclusive binary markets—one for each outcome (Qingdao win, Liaoning win, draw). Exactly one will resolve Yes based on the 90-minute result. Primary source is official CSL statistics or credible consensus within 2 hours post-match. Key quote: 'If Qingdao Xihaian FC wins, this market will resolve to Yes. Otherwise, this market will resolve to No.'
Kalshi:
Outlier (broken logic): Kalshi's three rules state that if Qingdao wins, market resolves Yes; if Liaoning wins, market resolves Yes; if tie occurs, market resolves Yes. This means all three possible outcomes trigger Yes, creating a logical contradiction that makes resolution impossible. Key quote: 'If Qingdao West Coast FC wins...then the market resolves to Yes. If Liaoning Tieren wins...then the market resolves to Yes. If Tie wins...then the market resolves to Yes.'
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