TOTAL VOLUME:
$97.5b
24H VOL:
$263,011,100
24H TRANSACTIONS:
951,878,243
OPEN INTEREST:
$2,164,636,027
830,842
Markets across
15,124
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
974
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
45%
VS.
Kalshi:
55%
Closed: Jul 9, 4:00 PM EST
Kalshi
This event group tracks whether the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) closes above various price thresholds on July 9, 2026. Polymarket offers 10 SPY price-level markets ($715–$765), while Kalshi offers 60 S&P 500 index-level markets ($7,350–$7,644 in $5 increments). Both platforms resolve based on end-of-day closing values on the same date.
S&P 500 (SPY) closes above ___ on July 9?
The S&P 500 price event on July 9, 2026 at 4pm EDT resolves based on the end-of-day index value on that date. Each market outcome corresponds to a specific price threshold, with resolution to Yes if the end-of-day S&P 500 index value exceeds the threshold specified for that outcome (e.g., above 7,349.9999 for the 7,350 level, above 7,354.9999 for the 7,355 level, and so forth through 7,645). The thresholds are spaced at 5-point intervals across the range. All markets in this event close on July 9, 2026 and expire at the sooner of the first release of official index data or one week after July 9, 2026. Per the Kalshi Rulebook, the Exchange has modified the Source Agency and Underlying for indices markets.
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. Each platform attracts different trader demographics, liquidity pools, and risk tolerances. Polymarket's broader retail base may price in tail-risk scenarios more aggressively, while Kalshi's regulated derivatives framework appeals to institutional hedgers seeking precision. Contract specifications also vary—strike prices, settlement timing, and fee structures create natural arbitrage friction. Market depth and order-book dynamics differ too; thin liquidity on one venue can leave prices stale relative to the other. These structural differences mean identical market conditions can produce materially different odds across platforms, creating opportunities for sophisticated traders.
Major catalysts include Federal Reserve policy announcements, monthly employment and inflation reports, corporate earnings surprises, and geopolitical developments affecting risk appetite. Unexpected weakness in consumer spending or manufacturing data typically pushes equity index predictions lower, while positive guidance from mega-cap tech firms can drive bullish repricing. Volatility spikes around central bank meetings and macroeconomic data releases often trigger sharp odds swings. Sector rotations, credit market stress, or changes in interest rate expectations also influence trader positioning. Real-time monitoring of this market reveals how traders weight competing narratives about growth, inflation, and monetary policy heading into the resolution date.
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