TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$107,351,958
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2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
400,720
Markets across
30,097
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2,633
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
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Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 19, 3:13 PM EST
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These markets track whether NYC City Council Member Zohran Mamdani mentions specific words or phrases during his next official appearance in a New York City Mayor's Office livestream announcement. Resolution depends on video evidence of Mamdani speaking in an official capacity, with transcripts used as backup if video consensus cannot be reached.
Resolution is based on the first livestream published on the NYC Mayor's Office main YouTube channel (@NYCMayorsOffice) after July 16th, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET, where Zohran Mamdani speaks in an official capacity. Mamdani must use the exact phrase or word being tracked (or plural/possessive forms), with grammatical and tense inflections not required. Video of the livestream serves as the primary resolution source; official transcripts are used if Kalshi employees cannot reach consensus from video alone. Only content from the original live broadcast or stream counts—additional content added afterward does not. Promotional material aired during the livestream is included, but advertisements are excluded. If Mamdani is present but does not speak in an official capacity (such as inaudible private conversations or unofficial statements picked up on a hot mic), the market does not qualify. Alternative agency streams may be used if the NYC Mayor's Office channel experiences technical outages or ends the stream before the announcement concludes.
Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional analyst forecasts because they incorporate real-money incentives and continuous price discovery. While analysts may publish periodic reports with point estimates, this market aggregates the beliefs of thousands of traders updating their positions in real time. Markets tend to react faster to breaking news and shift probabilities more dynamically than static forecasts. Comparing the current odds here to published analyst commentary can reveal where professional opinion and market consensus align or diverge, offering insight into which outcomes carry the most conviction among active traders.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares representing each possible outcome. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Each share pays out a fixed amount if that outcome occurs, so the current price directly reflects the implied probability. Bid-ask spreads tighten as volume increases, making it cheaper to enter or exit positions during peak trading hours. The platform displays both the midpoint price and the full order book, giving you transparency into liquidity at every price level.
This market resolves around Aug 7, 2026, at which point the outcome will be confirmed against credible public sources documenting what Mamdani actually said during his announcement. Once the event occurs and the statement is verified, the winning outcome is locked in and payouts are distributed to holders of the correct shares. Until that date, prices will fluctuate based on trader expectations and any new information that emerges about the likely content of the announcement.
Several catalysts could shift odds significantly before resolution. Official statements or hints from Mamdani or his team about the announcement's topic would likely trigger sharp repricing. Media coverage, leaks, or contextual developments related to his field could alter trader expectations about what he might address. Changes in broader market conditions or geopolitical events may also influence which outcomes traders view as more probable. Close to Aug 7, 2026, final positioning and last-minute information could create volatility as traders lock in their views ahead of the actual announcement.