TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$103,397,351
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,410,176,180
399,592
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,622
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jun 12, 11:00 AM EST
Kalshi
These markets assess whether Donald Trump's approval rating moves up or down during a specific week (June 5–12, 2026). Polymarket uses Silver Bulletin's green trend line as the primary source, while Kalshi uses RealClearPolitics snapshots. Both measure directional change or specific approval thresholds on June 12, 2026.
This market will resolve to "Up" if Donald Trump's Silver Bulletin approval rating is higher on June 12, 2026, than on June 5, 2026. This market will resolve to "Down" if Donald Trump's Silver Bulletin approval rating is higher on June 5, 2026, than on June 12, 2026. This market will resolve to 50-50 if Donald Trump's Silver Bulletin approval rating is the same on each date. The data point for the second reference date will only be considered once a subsequent day’s data point has been published, thereby finalizing the value for the second date. If no data point is published for the first reference date, the most recent prior day with a published data point will be used instead. If no data point is published for the second reference date by 12:00 PM ET on the third calendar day after that date, the most recent prior day with a published data point will be used instead. This market's resolution source will be Silver Bulletin's approval rating poll aggregator, https://www.natesilver.net/p/trump-approval-ratings-nate-silver-bulletin, specifically the approval rating indicated by the green trend line for the resolution date. Changes in the methodology by which Silver Bulletin calculates the approval rating will have no bearing on the resolution of this market. If Silver Bulletin's approval rating becomes permanently unavailable, RealClearPolitics will be used. The resolution source reports the rating value to only one decimal point (e.g., 42.8%, 33.9%, etc). Thus, this is the level of precision that will be used when resolving the market.
The market resolves based on the President's approval rating as reported by RealClearPolitics at 11:00 AM ET on June 12, 2026. Each outcome corresponds to a specific approval rating range: below 39.0%, 39.0-39.2%, 39.3-39.5%, 39.6-39.8%, 39.9-40.1%, 40.2-40.4%, 40.5-40.7%, or above 40.7%. The determination occurs at the specified time on the specified date using RealClearPolitics as the official source.
Polymarket and Kalshi can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Kalshi and Polymarket serve different trader bases, use distinct liquidity pools, and may interpret approval metrics differently. Kalshi's top outcome focuses on a narrow approval band according to RealClearPolitics, while Polymarket tracks a broader directional move. This structural difference alone can create price gaps. Additionally, each platform attracts traders with varying risk appetites, time horizons, and information sets. Regulatory environment, fee structures, and user interface design also influence order flow and pricing. Arbitrageurs work to close spreads, but temporary divergences persist, especially in lower-liquidity markets or during volatile news cycles.
Major catalysts include economic data releases, employment reports, geopolitical developments, legislative victories or defeats, and media coverage of Trump's statements or actions. Market-moving events such as interest rate decisions, inflation reports, or international crises can shift public sentiment rapidly. Approval can also swing on court rulings, scandals, or major policy announcements. Weekly polling releases and real-time sentiment tracking on social media provide early signals traders monitor. Traders on Polymarket and Kalshi price in expectations of these events before they occur, so odds may shift sharply if unexpected news breaks or if scheduled data surprises consensus. Monitoring news flow and economic calendars is essential for predicting approval direction.