TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.1b
24H VOL:
$181,481,432
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,983,476,643
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,827,991,073
405,996
Markets across
40,551
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MATCHED EVENTS:
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
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Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 31, 10:00 AM EST
Kalshi
A coding-focused AI competition will test which system's programming abilities earn the highest recognition by the final day of October 2026. Official leaderboards will determine the outcome based on live performance metrics.
Contracts resolve to Yes if the specified model holds the #1 position on the LM Code Arena Leaderboard at 10:00 AM ET on October 31, 2026. Ranking ties follow the publisher's official methodology; if none exists, tied entities share the top rank. When multiple candidates tie for rank, contracts resolve to $1 divided by the tie count, rounded down. Kalshi has no official affiliation with the governing league or its trademarks.
Currently, it's important to note that there is limited publicly available data directly comparing prediction market odds to specific analyst forecasts for the Arena.ai coding AI rankings. However, this market offers a unique perspective – a collective forecast generated by individuals incentivized to accurately predict the outcome. This differs from analyst predictions, which may be influenced by biases or limited information. Observing how this market evolves can provide insights into the wisdom of the crowd and potentially reveal discrepancies with traditional expert opinions regarding the leading coding AI.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning traders buy and sell contracts representing different outcomes. The price of a contract reflects the market’s probability of that outcome occurring. As more traders participate, the prices adjust to reflect the collective assessment of the coding AI’s potential ranking. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Price movements are driven by supply and demand; if many traders believe an AI will perform well, the price of its corresponding contract will increase, and vice versa. This creates a dynamic pricing mechanism based on real-time information and participant beliefs.
This market resolves around Oct 31, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the ranking of coding AIs published by Arena.ai will be used to determine the winning outcome. The contract corresponding to the AI ranked highest by Arena.ai will be settled as 'Yes', while all other contracts will be settled as 'No'. Traders should monitor Arena.ai’s official announcements for the definitive results that will trigger the market’s resolution.
Several signals could significantly impact this market. Any announcements from Arena.ai regarding changes to their evaluation criteria or the release of new coding AI models would be key catalysts. Performance benchmarks released by independent organizations assessing the capabilities of different AIs could also shift sentiment. Unexpected news regarding the development or adoption of specific coding AIs, such as major partnerships or significant bug discoveries, could also move the market. Finally, general discussions and analyses within the AI community regarding the relative strengths of these models could influence trading activity.