TOTAL VOLUME:
$147.4b
24H VOL:
$197,737,781
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,799,378,420
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,833,429,404
513,470
Markets across
38,037
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,828
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
38%
VS.
Kalshi:
62%
Above $40,000/tonne
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Resolves Oct 30, 2026
Time left: 07d:02h:53m
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This event tracks the future price of APT tungsten as assessed by Shanghai Metals Market on a specific date. Participants can speculate on whether the price will exceed various thresholds, reflecting expectations about supply, demand, and market conditions influencing tungsten valuation.
All markets resolve based on the daily average price of APT tungsten (SMM-WU-APT-001) published by Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) at 5:00 PM ET on Oct 30, 2026. The governing value is the Average figure SMM publishes for that assessment date, calculated as the midpoint of SMM's assessed High and Low for the day. The High and Low figures themselves do not determine resolution. Prices are taken in USD per tonne exactly as published by SMM, with no conversion or adjustment by the platform. SMM publishes assessments only on Chinese business days; if no assessment is published for the specified date, the COMMODITIES rules regarding missing and delayed publications apply. The platform explicitly states it is not affiliated with Shanghai Metals Market. Each market resolves to Yes if the published average price exceeds its respective threshold ($40,000, $50,000, $60,000, $65,000, $70,000, $75,000, or $80,000 per tonne).
Comparing prediction market odds to analyst forecasts reveals how collective intelligence stacks up against expert opinion. Often, this market demonstrates a different perspective than traditional polls or analyst reports, potentially incorporating a wider range of information and reacting more quickly to new developments. While analysts may provide a specific price target, this market represents a probability distribution of possible outcomes, reflecting the uncertainty inherent in forecasting the future price of tungsten. Discrepancies can highlight areas where the market perceives information differently.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning traders buy and sell contracts representing their belief about the outcome. The price of a contract reflects the probability of that outcome occurring. As more traders participate, the price adjusts to reflect the collective wisdom of the crowd. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows for real-time adjustments based on new information and changing sentiment regarding the tungsten price. The current market depth provides insight into the strength of conviction behind different price expectations.
This market resolves around Oct 31, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the spot price of tungsten as reported by a widely recognized industry source. The specific price used for resolution will be determined by the platform’s established procedures, ensuring a fair and transparent outcome. Traders will then be able to claim their winnings or adjust their strategies based on the finalized result.
Several signals or events could significantly move this market before its resolution. Major economic reports related to manufacturing and industrial activity, particularly in countries with high tungsten demand, could influence price expectations. Geopolitical events impacting tungsten supply chains, such as trade disputes or mining disruptions, would also be key catalysts. Unexpected changes in global steel production, a major consumer of tungsten, could also shift the market. Finally, any significant technological advancements impacting tungsten usage or alternative materials could affect trading activity.