TOTAL VOLUME:
$97.5b
24H VOL:
$264,423,826
24H TRANSACTIONS:
951,878,243
OPEN INTEREST:
$2,171,275,957
831,219
Markets across
15,133
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
973
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
45%
VS.
Kalshi:
55%
Closed: Jul 8, 5:00 PM EST
Kalshi
This event group tracks whether Gold (XAUUSD) will reach specific price levels during the week of July 6, 2026. Polymarket uses intraweek high/low touch methodology across all business days, while Kalshi uses a single point-in-time close price on July 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. The markets measure fundamentally different resolution mechanics despite covering overlapping price ranges.
What will Gold (XAUUSD) hit Week of July 6 2026?
Settlement is determined by comparing the close price of the 1-minute candlestick for gold on July 08, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT against multiple price thresholds ranging from $3,928 to $4,318 USD per troy ounce, each in $10 increments. Each threshold represents a separate binary outcome: if the settlement price exceeds the specified threshold, that outcome resolves to Yes; otherwise, it resolves to No. The close price is defined as the price at the end of the immediately preceding one-minute interval (e.g., the candlestick timestamped 4:59 PM reflects trading from 4:59:00 PM to 4:59:59 PM and closes at 5:00:00 PM). All settlement values are rounded to the nearest 2 decimal places. If no data is published by the specified source agency for the exact settlement time, the most recently available published data will be used to resolve the market.
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. Each platform uses distinct contract specifications, settlement windows, and trader demographics. Polymarket may define the outcome at a different time or price point than Kalshi, creating genuine basis differences rather than pure arbitrage. Liquidity depth, fee structures, and regulatory frameworks also vary, so traders on one venue may demand different odds to reflect their platform's unique risks and mechanics.
Federal Reserve policy announcements, inflation data, and US dollar strength are primary drivers of gold price expectations. Geopolitical tensions, central bank purchases or sales, and real interest rate shifts also influence precious metals demand. Market participants monitor these catalysts closely, repricing positions as new information arrives. Unexpected economic weakness or safe-haven demand spikes can rapidly shift trader conviction on whether gold will breach the predicted levels by the resolution date.
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