TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$113,466,932
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,423,222,590
402,751
Markets across
30,217
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,632
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 10, 12:15 AM EST
Kalshi
During a political convention, a public official may address various topics relevant to the event's theme and current issues. The focus here is on whether the official mentions specific keywords or phrases during their speech, reflecting the themes and concerns highlighted at the gathering.
The event evaluates whether Ken Paxton, when speaking in an official capacity during the RNC Midterm Convention, utters any of several specified phrases or words. Each market corresponds to a distinct phrase or term (e.g., "Trump," "Democrat," "Border"), and a market resolves to Yes if Paxton includes the exact phrase or any of its plural/possessive forms in his address. Resolution relies primarily on live broadcast video, with official transcripts used as a secondary source if video consensus cannot be reached. Markets do not qualify if Paxton merely appears on camera without speaking, if statements are off-mic or unofficial, or if content is from separate recordings. If the convention is canceled, the "Event does not qualify" market resolves to Yes, closing all others; postponements within 14 days keep markets open. Each phrase-specific market is evaluated independently under these consistent criteria.
Currently, it's difficult to directly compare the odds in this market to specific analyst forecasts, as those forecasts vary widely and are often qualitative. However, prediction markets generally aggregate diverse opinions and can offer a unique perspective compared to individual expert predictions. If analysts are consistently predicting a certain theme will be central to Paxton's speech, this market will reflect that expectation through increased trading volume and higher probabilities for related outcomes. Discrepancies between market odds and analyst views can highlight areas of disagreement or uncertainty.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning traders buy and sell contracts representing different potential outcomes of what Ken Paxton will say. The price of each contract reflects the market's collective belief about the probability of that outcome occurring. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders participate and new information emerges, the prices adjust dynamically, providing a real-time assessment of expectations. The current volume indicates the level of interest and conviction surrounding each potential statement or topic.
This market resolves around Sep 24, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the resolution will be based on a transcript or reliable recording of Ken Paxton's speech at the RNC Midterm Convention. The outcome will be determined by whether or not specific statements or topics, as defined by the market contracts, were demonstrably uttered during the speech. The final price of each contract will reflect the accuracy of the market's predictions.
Several factors could significantly influence this market. Any pre-convention statements made by Ken Paxton himself, or by his campaign team, regarding potential speech topics would likely cause shifts in the odds. Major political developments or news events leading up to the convention could also alter expectations. Furthermore, the release of the RNC's official agenda or speaker lineup could provide clues about the focus of Paxton's address, impacting trading activity. Increased media attention or public discussion surrounding specific policy issues could also drive volume and price movements in this market.