TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,324,530
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,434,646,834
406,019
Markets across
30,401
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,689
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 2, 7:05 PM EST
Kalshi
The event tracks whether specific topics or phrases are mentioned during a televised news broadcast. Each market corresponds to a different subject, and resolution depends on the occurrence of the exact term within the live show.
All markets resolve based on whether designated hosts or reporters mention specific exact phrases during the ABC World News Tonight broadcast with David Muir. Resolution primarily uses video footage; if inconclusive, official transcripts serve as the tiebreaker. Only content within the original broadcast counts—excluding advertisements but including promotional segments. Postponements announced within one day and rescheduled within 14 days keep markets open. Plural or possessive forms of the target phrases satisfy the criteria, while grammatical variations do not. All rulings are finalized using the full broadcast content.
Prediction market odds often offer a different perspective than traditional analyst forecasts. While analysts rely on expert opinion and modeling, this market reflects the collective wisdom of a diverse group of traders who are incentivized to accurately predict what will be said on ABC World News Tonight. This can lead to discrepancies, as the market may incorporate information or anticipate events that analysts haven't yet considered. It’s common to see the market adjust rapidly to new information, potentially exceeding the speed of traditional analysis and providing a unique signal about likely coverage.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning buyers and sellers submit bids and asks, and trades occur when there’s a match. The price of a contract represents the implied probability of a particular outcome occurring during the ABC World News Tonight broadcast. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more people trade, the prices adjust to reflect the evolving consensus of market participants. Traders can buy contracts to express a belief that an outcome *will* happen, or sell contracts if they believe it *won't*, effectively betting on their predictions.
This market resolves around Sep 17, 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 the ABC World News Tonight broadcast. The market will determine whether the topics predicted by the various contracts were mentioned during the program. The resolution process aims to be objective and transparent, relying on publicly available information to establish the facts of what was actually discussed on the news program.
Several signals could significantly impact this market. Breaking news events, particularly those related to major political developments or international crises, are likely to shift the focus of ABC World News Tonight and, consequently, the market prices. Official statements from government officials or key figures could also drive movement. Even the release of preliminary reports or the scheduling of interviews could influence traders’ expectations. Any indication of what topics the network *plans* to cover will likely be reflected in trading activity, making pre-broadcast reporting a key factor to watch.