TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$107,351,958
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
400,720
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,633
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 4, 9:00 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks maritime activity through a critical global waterway during a specific week. It measures whether vessel transit volumes exceed various thresholds, reflecting potential shifts in trade patterns or geopolitical tensions. The outcome depends entirely on recorded shipping data for that period.
All markets in this event evaluate whether the total number of vessel transit calls through the Strait of Hormuz, as officially reported by IMF PortWatch, exceeds specified numerical thresholds between July 27 and August 2, 2026. Each market corresponds to a different threshold value, ranging from 15 to 70 transit calls. The determining factor is the cumulative daily count across the entire six-day period. Regardless of the specific threshold being evaluated, all markets share identical calculation methodology: totals are derived by summing daily transit figures from the start to end date inclusive. Resolution for all markets is contingent upon the availability of complete and verified data, with final determination occurring no earlier than Tuesday at 9 AM following the conclusion of the measurement window. The event design allows participants to assess probability of various traffic volume scenarios through multiple parallel yes/no propositions.
Unlike traditional polling averages, which rely on public surveys, this market uses trader sentiment to set its odds. While polls may reflect public opinion on related geopolitical issues, this market specifically focuses on traffic conditions through the strait. Traders may price in factors beyond public sentiment, such as strategic moves or economic indicators, potentially leading to notable differences from polling data.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, traders actively set the price through buying and selling contracts that represent different possible traffic outcomes. The current top outcome reflects the aggregate expectations of participants, with the market price adjusting dynamically based on new information, trading volume of $118,116, and shifts in trader confidence.
This market resolves around Aug 4, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will depend on observable traffic data and official announcements regarding movement through the strait during the defined period, ensuring an objective and transparent determination.
Several signals could shift this market before it settles. These include naval deployments, diplomatic announcements, or reported disruptions in shipping lanes. Any credible news about altered traffic patterns, security operations, or geopolitical tensions in the region may cause traders to adjust their positions, impacting the market odds as new information emerges.