TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$107,351,958
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
400,720
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,633
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 13, 8:00 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks whether David Muir mentions specific words or phrases during his next live broadcast of ABC World News Tonight after July 10th, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET. Resolution is based on video of the broadcast, with transcripts used as backup if needed.
Resolution is determined by monitoring the live broadcast or stream of ABC World News Tonight with David Muir occurring after July 10th, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET. The entire original broadcast content is examined, including promotional material but excluding advertisements. For each tracked term or phrase, the exact word or its plural/possessive forms must be used; grammatical and tense inflections are not considered variations. Video evidence is the primary resolution source, with official transcripts (internal or external) used if video consensus cannot be reached among Kalshi employees. Only content included in the original broadcast counts; additional content aired separately does not factor into resolution. Plural nouns within proper nouns and noun phrases are included in the matching criteria.
Prediction market odds differ from traditional analyst forecasts because they reflect real-money commitments rather than expert opinion alone. In this market, traders continuously update prices based on new information, recent broadcast patterns, and breaking news that might influence what the anchor says. While analysts may issue point estimates or qualitative assessments, prediction markets aggregate dispersed knowledge through price discovery. The odds here represent a dynamic, crowd-sourced probability that adjusts faster than periodic analyst updates, making them a useful complement to journalistic or media research forecasts about on-air content.
This market resolves around Jul 25, 2026, once the broadcast airs and the outcome can be verified. The result is confirmed by comparing the anchor's actual on-air remarks against the specific statements or phrases listed as market outcomes. Verification relies on credible public sources, including broadcast recordings and reputable media coverage. Traders holding shares in the correct outcome receive their payout once the resolution is finalized. Until that date, prices may shift as new information emerges or as the broadcast date approaches.
Several catalysts could shift odds in this market. Breaking news or major developments in the stories ABC News covers may prompt the anchor to use specific language or phrases, moving prices for related outcomes. Changes in the news cycle, geopolitical events, or market-moving announcements in the hours before the broadcast could influence what he emphasizes on air. Historical patterns in his phrasing and recent broadcast transcripts also inform trader expectations. As the broadcast date draws closer, increased trading volume and refined forecasts typically narrow the odds, while unexpected developments can create sharp repricing. Traders monitor both macro events and micro signals like social media trends or competitor coverage.