TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
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$290,393,159
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2,984,640,614
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$1,944,100,805
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Closed: Oct 22, 10:15 AM EST
Kalshi
In an upcoming Dota 2 professional match, two teams compete across multiple maps. The outcome depends on which team secures victory on the second map, determining the immediate progress of the match.
This event resolves based on the winner of map 2 in the specified EPL Masters 2026 match between Team Lynx and HULIGANI. If either team wins map 2 as scheduled on Oct 22, 2026, at 8:00 AM EDT, the corresponding market resolves to Yes. If the match or map is postponed beyond 48 hours, cancelled, or forfeited before play begins, the market resolves to the fair market price. If a map begins and is later forfeited, resolution follows the official result from the governing body. Kalshi is not affiliated with the governing league, and all trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Prediction market odds often reflect the wisdom of the crowd, potentially differing from sportsbook odds which can be influenced by factors like house bias or initial public perception. Sportsbooks typically set lines to balance betting action and ensure profitability, while this market allows traders to directly express their beliefs about the likelihood of each team winning Map 2. Discrepancies can arise due to differing information sources or varying levels of expertise among bettors in each venue. It’s common to see prediction markets move independently of sportsbooks as new information becomes available, offering a potentially more accurate forecast.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing their belief in each outcome. The price of a contract reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, with higher prices indicating greater perceived likelihood. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders are constantly adjusting their bids and asks based on new information and their own analysis, leading to dynamic price movements. The market depth – the number of contracts available at different price points – provides insight into the strength of conviction behind each prediction. This creates a real-time assessment of the potential winner of Map 2.
This market resolves around Oct 22, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The winning team on Map 2 of the Team Lynx versus HULIGANI match will determine the outcome. Resolution will be based on the official results published by the event organizer, ensuring a transparent and verifiable process. The market will settle to 100 for the winning team and 0 for the losing team, reflecting the definitive result of the match. Traders should monitor official sources for the final result to understand the market’s settlement.
Several factors could influence the price of this market before resolution. Any news regarding player form, team strategies, or potential roster changes for either Team Lynx or HULIGANI could significantly shift trader sentiment. Unexpected results in earlier matches of the series, or even in other concurrent CS2 events, might also impact perceptions of team strength. Major upsets or dominant performances by either team could lead to substantial price movements in this market. Furthermore, any public statements from analysts or prominent figures in the CS2 community could sway trader opinion and affect the odds.