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: Jun 17, 11:08 AM EST
Kalshi
These markets track whether Barack Obama mentions specific words or phrases during his appearance on Good Morning America. Resolution is based on the live broadcast or official stream, with video as the primary source and transcripts as backup if needed.
Resolution requires Barack Obama to speak in an official capacity during the Good Morning America broadcast. The exact word or phrase must be used, including plural or possessive forms, though other grammatical inflections are not required. Only content from the live broadcast or stream counts—previously aired content, archival footage, recordings from separate events, and advertisements are excluded, though promotional content aired during the event is included. If the event is cancelled or fails to qualify, all markets resolve to No and the "Event does not qualify" market resolves to Yes. If postponed with announcement by the end of the following calendar day to a date within 14 calendar days, markets remain open. Resolution uses video primarily; if consensus cannot be reached, official internal and external transcripts are consulted.
Prediction market odds reflect real-money trader conviction and often diverge from traditional analyst forecasts because markets aggregate dispersed information and incentivize accuracy through financial stakes. While analysts may rely on historical patterns or qualitative judgment, this market prices outcomes based on what participants are willing to bet. Comparing the implied probability in this market to published expert predictions can reveal where consensus breaks down or where traders see asymmetric risk. Markets tend to update faster than formal forecasts when new developments occur.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through an 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. The price of each share reflects the collective assessment of that outcome's likelihood, ranging from near-zero to near-100 cents. Traders submit limit and market orders, and the platform matches them in real time. Liquidity and trading volume determine how easily prices move, and wider spreads typically indicate lower confidence or fewer active participants around a particular outcome.
This market resolves around Jun 18, 2026, once the Good Morning America appearance concludes and statements can be verified. The outcome is determined by comparing what was actually said during the broadcast against the specific claims outlined in each market option. Resolution relies on credible public reporting and video records of the event. Once the appearance is complete and the relevant statements are confirmed, the winning outcome is locked in and traders receive payouts based on their positions.
Market prices could shift significantly if the appearance date is postponed or cancelled, or if advance reporting hints at specific topics or statements planned for the broadcast. Breaking news related to the topics expected to be discussed may also influence trader positioning. Changes in broader political sentiment or developments in policy areas likely to be addressed could reshape probabilities. As the broadcast date approaches, any official statements or previews from the network or the guest could trigger sharp repricing. Finally, trading volume and participation levels themselves can amplify or dampen price movements.