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
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Polymarket:
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Closed: Jul 5, 8:49 AM EST
Kalshi
Team Heretics and MIBR LOS compete in the second map of their Valorant match at the Esports World Cup 2026 on July 5, 2026. The winner of this individual map will be determined by standard Valorant gameplay rules.
Resolution is determined by the outcome of map 2 in the specified match. The market resolves to Yes for whichever team wins the map according to official Esports World Cup 2026 scoring and adjudication.
Prediction market odds and sportsbook odds often diverge because they reflect different participant bases and incentive structures. Sportsbooks set lines to balance action and lock in profit margins, while prediction markets like this one are driven by traders risking real capital on their beliefs about the outcome. Prediction markets frequently incorporate faster-moving information and can be more responsive to breaking news or sharp analysis. For esports matches, comparing this market's implied probability to major sportsbook lines can reveal whether one venue is undervaluing or overvaluing a team's chances relative to the other.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through an order-book mechanism where traders submit bids and asks, and the current market price reflects the most recent matched trade. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Shares representing each outcome trade continuously, and the price of a winning share moves toward $1 as the event approaches resolution, while losing shares trend toward $0. This dynamic pricing means the implied probability shifts in real time as new trades execute, allowing you to enter or exit your position at any moment before the market closes.
This market resolves around Jul 5, 2026, once the Map 2 result is finalized and verifiable from credible public sources covering professional esports competition. The outcome is determined by which team wins the map according to the official match broadcast and scorekeeping. Until that point, you can trade your position freely, and any shares you hold will be settled based on the confirmed result.
Several factors can shift odds before this market closes. Roster changes or player substitutions announced by either team will likely trigger sharp repricing. Recent map-specific performance data—such as one team's win rate on this particular map or recent head-to-head results—can drive significant movement. Pre-match commentary from analysts, coaching adjustments, or injury reports may also sway traders. Additionally, betting action from sharp players or sudden shifts in community sentiment can accelerate price swings as the match approaches.