TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,324,530
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,434,646,834
406,019
Markets across
30,401
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,689
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
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Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 8, 8:39 PM EST
Kalshi
Two professional Valorant teams, Sentinels and KRÜ Esports, will face off in a high-stakes match on August 8, 2026. The outcome depends entirely on which team secures the victory in this scheduled contest.
The market resolves to Yes if either Sentinels or KRÜ Esports wins the specified VCT Americas Stage 2 2026 match originally scheduled for August 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. If the match is postponed beyond 48 hours, cancelled, or forfeited before play begins, the market resolves to the fair market price. If the match begins and is later forfeited, the result follows the official outcome published by the governing body. Kalshi is not affiliated with the governing league, and all trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Prediction market odds in this market often differ from traditional sportsbook lines due to the speculative nature of trader-driven pricing. While sportsbooks set their odds based on analytics and risk management, prediction markets let participants bet directly on their beliefs, which can lead to wider or narrower spreads depending on recent performance, injuries, or other developments. Tracking both can provide a broader view of public and trader sentiment around the teams.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, traders set the odds through their buy and sell orders, creating a dynamic price that reflects the collective wisdom of participants. The top outcome’s current chance is displayed as a percentage, and volume shows how much has traded hands. This mechanism allows rapid adjustments to new information, such as player updates or strategic shifts, influencing the market’s direction instantly.
This market resolves around Aug 9, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The result is determined by the official match outcome, which is then compared against the market’s defined settlements to close all positions. Traders will see their final payouts based on how accurately their predictions aligned with the confirmed result.
Key signals that could shift this market include player injuries, coaching changes, recent match performance, and any strategic announcements from either team. Additionally, broader trends like team morale, travel schedules, or even weather conditions may influence trader sentiment. As these developments unfold, the odds can swing significantly, reflecting the evolving expectations of participants on Kalshi.