TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$134,145,987
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2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,441,166,947
406,422
Markets across
30,383
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,688
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 21, 12:00 PM EST
Polymarket
This market will resolve according to the number of times Ted Cruz (@tedcruz), posts on X between July 14, 12:00 PM ET and July 21, 2026, 12:00 PM ET. For the purposes of this market, only main feed posts, quote posts and reposts will count. Replies will NOT count towards the total - however, replies which are recorded on the main feed will be counted by the tracker. Deleted posts will count as long as they remain available long enough to be captured by the tracker (~5 minutes). The resolution source for this market is the "Post Counter" figure for posts found at https://xtracker.polymarket.com. Individual posts can be viewed by clicking "Export Data". If the tracker does not update correctly in accordance with the rules, X itself may be used as a secondary resolution source.
This market will resolve according to the number of times Ted Cruz (@tedcruz), posts on X between July 14, 12:00 PM ET and July 21, 2026, 12:00 PM ET. For the purposes of this market, only main feed posts, quote posts and reposts will count. Replies will NOT count towards the total - however, replies which are recorded on the main feed will be counted by the tracker. Deleted posts will count as long as they remain available long enough to be captured by the tracker (~5 minutes). The resolution source for this market is the "Post Counter" figure for posts found at https://xtracker.polymarket.com. Individual posts can be viewed by clicking "Export Data". If the tracker does not update correctly in accordance with the rules, X itself may be used as a secondary resolution source.
Prediction markets and traditional polls measure different things: polls capture stated intent or opinion at a single moment, while prediction markets aggregate real-money bets on actual outcomes. For social media activity, this market reflects traders' collective forecast of verifiable post counts rather than survey responses. Markets often respond faster to breaking news and incorporate diverse information sources. Comparing this market's odds to media commentary or analyst expectations can reveal where the crowd sees upside or downside risk relative to conventional predictions about political figures' communication strategies.
On Polymarket, this market is priced through an automated market maker that converts trader buy and sell orders into real-time probability estimates. On Polymarket, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each outcome—such as post-count ranges—has its own contract, and the combined prices of all outcomes sum to 100 percent. As traders buy or sell shares, the price adjusts to reflect shifting expectations about Senator Cruz's social media output during the specified week. Higher prices indicate greater confidence in that outcome occurring.
This market resolves around Jul 21, 2026, after the trading window closes and the outcome period ends. The result is determined by counting verified posts from the relevant social media account during the specified dates. Once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting, this market settles according to the actual post count, confirming which prediction bracket was correct and distributing winnings to holders of the winning outcome shares.
Major political announcements, campaign events, or legislative developments involving Senator Cruz could significantly shift his social media activity and thus this market's odds. Unexpected controversies or trending topics may prompt increased posting. Changes in his communication strategy, vacation schedules, or focus on specific legislative priorities could also influence posting frequency. Additionally, broader shifts in political discourse or media coverage may alter trader expectations about his engagement levels during that week, causing price swings as new information emerges.