TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,324,530
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,434,646,834
406,019
Markets across
30,401
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,689
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 11, 9:00 AM EST
Kalshi
Global trade dynamics will be closely watched as ships navigate the Suez Canal over a week in August 2026. The volume of traffic will indicate how effectively international supply chains manage regional challenges during this period.
Each market resolves to Yes if the total number of transit calls through the Suez Canal, as reported by IMF PortWatch, exceeds a specific threshold between August 3 and August 9, 2026. The total is calculated by summing daily counts across the seven-day period. All markets will resolve no earlier than Tuesday at 9 AM following the end of the period, once complete data becomes available.
Unlike traditional polling averages that rely on voter self-reporting, this market uses trader willingness to back outcomes with money. The resulting odds often reflect deeper or more forward-looking insights, especially for complex geopolitical events like canal traffic. Where polls may lag or show indecision, this market can price in new information faster, though both approaches have different strengths and weaknesses.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, traders set prices through a continuous order book where buyers and sellers post bids and asks. The current top-outcome chance reflects the best available bid or ask for each possible result. Volume of $1,519 and recent 24-hour volume of $541 show how actively the contract is being traded, with price shifts driven by new information or shifts in trader sentiment.
This market resolves around Aug 11, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final determination will depend on official traffic counts or authoritative news sources documenting canal usage during the defined window, removing speculation from the equation.
This market could shift based on geopolitical developments, weather events, or operational updates affecting the Suez Canal. Anything that impacts shipping routes, canal capacity, or regional stability may influence trader expectations. Media reports, official statements from canal authorities, and broader economic factors will also be key drivers as Aug 11, 2026 approaches.