TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$130,522,377
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,438,389,636
404,028
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MATCHED EVENTS:
2,681
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Polymarket:
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Kalshi:
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Closed: Jul 14, 8:29 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks whether the average electricity price in U.S. cities reaches certain threshold levels during June 2026. The market examines the U.S. city average price per kilowatt-hour to determine if electricity costs have increased to specific price points.
Resolution is determined by the first published value from FRED for the June 2026 observation of Average Price: Electricity per Kilowatt-Hour in U.S. City Average (series APU000072610), stated in U.S. dollars and not seasonally adjusted. The market resolves affirmatively if the price exceeds any of the specified thresholds in cents per kilowatt-hour. Values are measured to the last decimal place published by the source agency, and revisions made after the last trading date will not be considered.
Prediction market odds on Kalshi often diverge from traditional analyst forecasts because markets incorporate real-time trader conviction and financial incentives. While energy analysts publish reports based on historical trends, fuel costs, and seasonal demand, prediction markets aggregate dispersed information from participants with money at stake. For the June electricity price event, comparing Kalshi odds to consensus estimates from energy research firms or utility forecasters can reveal whether traders expect outcomes that analysts have underestimated or overlooked. This comparison highlights where market sentiment leads or lags expert opinion.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, US electricity price in June is priced through binary or range-based contracts where traders buy and sell shares representing different price outcomes. Each contract reflects the market's probability estimate for whether June electricity prices will fall within specified bands or exceed certain thresholds. Share prices range from near zero to one dollar, with the midpoint indicating roughly 50-50 odds. As new information about grid demand, renewable generation, or fuel availability surfaces, traders adjust positions, moving prices to reflect updated expectations for June electricity costs.
The US electricity price in June market resolves on Jul 21, 2026. Resolution is determined by official electricity price data collected during June, measured against the specific price thresholds or bands defined in the contract terms. Once June concludes and verified pricing data becomes available, the outcome is settled according to whether actual prices fell above, below, or within the predetermined ranges. Traders holding shares in the winning outcome receive their payout, while losing positions expire worthless.
Several factors could shift odds for June electricity prices before resolution. Federal Reserve interest rate decisions and inflation data influence energy costs and demand forecasts. Severe weather patterns, droughts affecting hydroelectric supply, or unexpected outages at major power plants can spike prices. Natural gas futures, crude oil trends, and renewable energy generation capacity all feed into electricity pricing. Policy announcements regarding grid investment, emissions regulations, or energy subsidies may reshape market expectations. Additionally, early-season weather forecasts and real-time grid stress indicators provide traders with signals to adjust positions ahead of June.