TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$134,145,987
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,441,166,947
406,422
Markets across
30,383
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,688
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 31, 11:59 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks which music video achieves the second-highest position on YouTube's global daily chart for a specific date. Each market represents a different music video, and the outcome depends on YouTube's official ranking data for August 31, 2026.
The event determines whether any of the listed music videos ranks #2 on YouTube Charts’ Daily Top Music Videos Global chart for August 31, 2026. Each market corresponds to a specific music video, and resolution hinges solely on YouTube's published chart rankings for that date. If the designated video occupies the second position, the associated market resolves positively; otherwise, it resolves negatively. All markets operate independently, with no cumulative or interdependent effects. YouTube has not endorsed these markets, and references to YouTube are used descriptively without implying affiliation or endorsement.
Compared to traditional analyst forecasts, prediction market odds for this market often reflect a more immediate, crowd-sourced view of probabilities. While analysts may weigh long-term trends and historical performance, traders adjust prices based on recent momentum, social media buzz, and real-time viewing metrics. This can lead to notable differences, especially when viral moments or last-minute developments shift public perception ahead of the final chart results.
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 continuous auction where buyers and sellers agree on the odds for each possible outcome. The current top chance reflects the aggregated expectations of all participants, updated constantly as new trades occur. Market depth and liquidity, shown through volume of $18,265, also influence pricing dynamics and help determine how responsive the odds are to new information.
This market resolves around Sep 14, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final ranking published by YouTube for the specified date will determine which artist is officially listed as the runner-up, settling all positions accordingly based on that authoritative source.
Several signals could shift odds in this market before resolution, including major music releases, high-profile music award nominations, viral social media trends, and significant changes in viewership metrics during the final week. Any unexpected performance boosts or controversies involving leading artists, as well as YouTube algorithm updates affecting video recommendations, may also cause rapid movements in trader positioning.