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Closed: Jul 10, 11:00 AM EST
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This event tracks the sitting U.S. President's approval rating as measured and aggregated by RealClearPolitics on a specific date in July 2026. The approval rating will be checked at a precise time to determine which approval range the President falls into.
On July 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET, the President's approval rating will be determined using RealClearPolitics' aggregated polling data. The approval rating will be measured in increments spanning from below 39.6% up to above 41.3%, with each range corresponding to a distinct outcome. All possible approval rating ranges are covered by the rules, ensuring a definitive resolution regardless of the actual approval percentage recorded on that date. The measurement will be taken at the specified time and date, with RealClearPolitics serving as the authoritative source for the approval rating figure.
Prediction markets and traditional polls measure approval differently. Polls capture a snapshot of current public opinion, while this market reflects traders' forward-looking estimates of what the approval rating will be on a specific future date. Market odds can diverge from recent polling because traders factor in expected shifts, seasonal trends, and upcoming events. The leading outcome currently reflects trader conviction about the likelihood of a particular approval band. Comparing this market's odds to contemporaneous polling can reveal whether traders expect approval to move higher, lower, or remain stable relative to current sentiment.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell shares representing different approval rating outcomes. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each outcome has its own price, ranging from 0 to 100 cents, reflecting the implied probability assigned by the market. The leading outcome—approval between 40.2 and 40.4 according to RealClearPolitics—currently trades at a price reflecting trader expectations. As new information emerges or sentiment shifts, buyers and sellers adjust their bids and asks, causing prices to move. Your position's value fluctuates in real time based on these market dynamics.
This market resolves around Jul 10, 2026, when the event date arrives and the outcome becomes verifiable. The result will be confirmed once credible public reporting establishes the President's approval rating according to RealClearPolitics on that date. Traders holding shares in the correct outcome receive their payout, while incorrect positions expire worthless. The resolution hinges on official data availability and platform verification procedures. Until that point, prices remain fluid as traders update their positions based on new polling, political developments, and other signals.
Major political events, economic data releases, and shifts in public sentiment can all influence approval ratings and thus move this market. Legislative victories or setbacks, foreign policy developments, and changes in economic conditions typically drive trader repositioning. Polling releases closer to the resolution date carry particular weight, as they provide direct signals about where approval may land. Media coverage of scandals, achievements, or crises can trigger rapid repricing. Seasonal patterns and the approach of major political events—such as elections or significant announcements—may also prompt traders to adjust their positions as the July 2026 date draws nearer.