TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$133,388,117
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,436,095,462
405,232
Markets across
30,526
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,693
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 22, 2:03 PM EST
Polymarket
This market will resolve according to the number of times Ted Cruz (@tedcruz), posts on X between September 15, 12:00 PM ET and September 22, 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 September 15, 12:00 PM ET and September 22, 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.
Currently, it's difficult to directly compare the odds in this market to traditional polling data, as polls focusing on the specific number of social media posts by Senator Cruz during that timeframe are unlikely to exist. However, prediction markets often incorporate information *ahead* of polls, reflecting expert opinions, news events, and a broader range of data points. If polling data were to emerge closer to the event date, it would be interesting to see if it aligns with the collective wisdom expressed through this market. The market offers a unique perspective beyond simple public opinion.
On Polymarket, this market is priced through a continuous auction mechanism, where traders buy and sell shares representing their belief in different outcomes. The price of a share directly reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, as determined by supply and demand. On Polymarket, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. This means that as more people buy shares in a particular outcome, its price increases, and vice versa. The market’s price movements are driven entirely by the collective actions of traders on the platform, creating a dynamic and real-time assessment of the event’s likelihood.
This market resolves around Sep 22, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the total number of posts made by Senator Ted Cruz on his official social media accounts between September 15th and September 22nd, 2026, is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on a count of publicly available posts across all of Senator Cruz’s official social media platforms. The exact number of posts will be used to determine which outcome in this market is the winner, as defined by the market’s parameters on Polymarket.
Several factors could significantly influence this market. Any major news events involving Senator Cruz, such as significant legislative actions, public controversies, or increased media attention, could lead to changes in his social media activity. Shifts in the political landscape or broader social media trends could also play a role. Furthermore, Senator Cruz’s own communication strategy and planned campaigns during that period will be key drivers. Unexpected events or announcements could quickly shift trader sentiment and move the odds in this market.