TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$141,541,542
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,440,096,988
406,065
Markets across
30,522
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,692
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 7, 5:00 PM EST
Kalshi
This event group tracks whether Solana's price moves up or down during a specific 4-hour window on July 7, 2026 (4:00 PM–8:00 PM ET). Kalshi offers 75 binary contracts at $1 increments from $42.99 to $116.99, while Polymarket offers a single binary Up/Down contract. Both markets measure price change over the same time window but use different data sources and resolution mechanics.
This market will resolve to "Up" if the Solana price at the end of the time range specified in the title is greater than or equal to the price at the beginning of that range. Otherwise, it will resolve to "Down". The resolution source for this market is information from Chainlink, specifically the SOL/USD data stream available at https://data.chain.link/streams/sol-usd. Please note that this market is about the price according to Chainlink data stream SOL/USD, not according to other sources or spot markets.
Resolution is based on the simple average of CF Benchmarks' SOLUSD_RTI over the 60 seconds immediately preceding 5 PM EDT on July 7, 2026. Each outcome corresponds to a specific price threshold, with resolution to Yes if the average price exceeds that threshold at exactly the specified time. If data is unavailable or incomplete at expiration, affected outcomes resolve to No. The CF Benchmarks Real-Time Index provides continuous pricing data aggregated from major cryptocurrency exchanges.
Polymarket and Kalshi operate under different market-making rules, user bases, and liquidity conditions. Polymarket and Kalshi can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Kalshi's regulatory framework and order-book structure may attract institutional traders focused on precise risk management, while Polymarket's design often draws retail speculation and higher volatility. Funding availability, regional access, and fee structures also shape where traders concentrate capital. Additionally, each platform's resolution methodology and historical accuracy perception can influence how participants price tail risk. These structural differences mean identical events can trade at meaningfully different odds, creating arbitrage opportunities for alert traders monitoring both venues simultaneously.
Macro catalysts—Federal Reserve commentary, inflation data, or risk-asset sentiment shifts—often drive crypto volatility and could swing this market sharply. Solana-specific developments, such as network upgrades, validator performance issues, or major ecosystem announcements, may trigger directional conviction. Bitcoin and Ethereum moves frequently lead altcoin momentum, so tracking the two largest cryptocurrencies is essential. Additionally, liquidation cascades, options expiry events, or sudden whale transactions can create intraday momentum. Geopolitical news, regulatory headlines, and traditional market opens (especially if they coincide with the trading window) may inject fresh volatility. Monitoring on-chain metrics, funding rates, and social sentiment in the hours before the window opens helps traders anticipate positioning shifts.