TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$133,388,117
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,436,095,462
405,232
Markets across
30,526
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,693
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 16, 11:59 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets focuses on predicting the volume of travelers passing through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints during a specific week. Each market corresponds to a different threshold of average daily screenings, allowing participants to assess varying levels of traffic intensity during that period.
Each market resolves to 'Yes' if the weekly average TSA airport screenings for the week ending August 16, 2026, exceed the specified threshold, as reported by the TSA. Contracts expire at the earlier of 9:00 AM following the data release for August 16, 2026, or one week after that date. Trading concludes at 11:59 PM on August 16, 2026, regardless of the resolution time, creating a fixed deadline for all positions.
Compared to traditional analyst forecasts, prediction market odds for this market often reflect a broader set of inputs, including real-time betting activity and crowd sentiment. While analysts may rely on published reports and historical trends, traders on Kalshi price in immediate reactions to news, travel alerts, or economic indicators. This can lead to divergence — for example, a sudden spike in bookings could shift odds faster than most polls or expert predictions adjust.
This market resolves around Aug 17, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final settlement will compare the actual average daily TSA passenger check-ins for the specified dates against the market’s defined thresholds, using officially released transportation data. No further interpretation is needed — the numbers speak for themselves.
Several signals could shift this market before it closes. Major news about travel restrictions, airline schedule changes, or unexpected events like weather disruptions or public health alerts may affect expected passenger volumes. Economic indicators, holiday calendars, and even fuel price trends can influence travel behavior, moving trader sentiment and thus market odds on Kalshi as new information arrives.