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%
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Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jun 14, 10:30 PM EST
Kalshi
A celebrity delivers a commencement address at a university, with the outcome depending on whether certain keywords or phrases are mentioned during the speech.
Resolution is based on Sarah Jessica Parker's official commencement address at Northwestern, captured via live broadcast or stream that is open to the press. The speaker must address the audience in an official capacity; private conversations or unofficial statements do not qualify. Video of the ceremony serves as the primary resolution source, with official transcripts used if video consensus cannot be reached. Exact words or phrases must be used, including plural or possessive forms, though grammatical and tense variations are not required. Previously recorded content, archival footage, or recordings from separate events are excluded. If the event is postponed and rescheduled within 14 calendar days with announcement by the following day, markets remain open. Should the event be cancelled or fail to meet qualification criteria, the "Event does not qualify" market resolves to Yes and all other markets resolve to No.
Prediction market odds on Kalshi reflect real-money trader conviction about Sarah Jessica Parker's commencement remarks, whereas analyst forecasts rely on expert opinion and historical speech patterns. Markets often incorporate breaking news and social sentiment faster than traditional analysts update their views. For this event, comparing Kalshi odds to published commentary from commencement speech analysts or entertainment media can reveal whether traders are pricing in factors experts may have overlooked or underweighted.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, each potential statement or topic Sarah Jessica Parker might mention is listed as a separate outcome contract, priced between 0 and 100 cents based on trader demand. Contracts trading near 80 cents imply high probability; those near 20 cents suggest lower likelihood. You can buy or sell each outcome, and your position settles based on whether that statement actually appears in her Northwestern Commencement address. Volume and bid-ask spreads indicate market confidence in each prediction.
The market resolves on Jun 15, 2026, shortly after Sarah Jessica Parker delivers her Northwestern Commencement ceremony address. Resolution is determined by whether each predicted statement or topic actually occurs during her speech. Traders should monitor official Northwestern announcements for the exact ceremony time and any last-minute schedule changes. Once the commencement concludes and remarks are verified, outcomes settle based on what was actually said.
Key catalysts include any public statements Sarah Jessica Parker makes before the ceremony that hint at her commencement themes, Northwestern's announcement of the official ceremony date and format, and broader cultural or entertainment news that might influence her speech direction. Media coverage of her recent projects, interviews, or social media posts could shift trader expectations. Additionally, if Northwestern releases details about the ceremony's focus or any special occasions being honored, that information may reprrice odds on specific topics she might address.