TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,590,312
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,439,516,703
404,175
Markets across
30,277
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,685
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 15, 1:00 AM EST
Kalshi
The event tracks whether specific topics or names are mentioned during a televised news broadcast. Each market corresponds to a different subject, and resolution depends on the verbal inclusion of predefined terms within the live show. Outcomes are determined by reviewing the broadcast content for exact phrase matches.
All markets resolve based on whether any host or reporter mentions specified terms during the ABC World News Tonight with David Muir broadcast. Resolution primarily uses video footage; if inconclusive, official transcripts serve as the secondary source. The exact phrase, including plural or possessive forms, must appear, with grammatical variations excluded. Only content from the original broadcast counts, excluding advertisements but including promotional segments. Postponements announced within one calendar day for rescheduling within 14 days keep markets open. All markets share these uniform resolution and validation procedures.
Comparing prediction market odds to analyst forecasts reveals interesting insights into collective wisdom versus expert opinion. Often, this market demonstrates a different perspective than traditional polls or media punditry. While analysts might focus on what *should* be covered, the market reflects what traders believe *will* be covered on ABC World News Tonight. Discrepancies can arise from factors analysts may overlook, such as unexpected breaking news or shifts in editorial priorities. This dynamic makes this market a valuable tool for gauging real-time expectations.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction. Traders buy and sell contracts representing the probability of different topics being mentioned. As more people buy a contract, its price increases, and the implied probability of that outcome rises. Conversely, selling contracts lowers the price and probability. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price reflects the collective judgment of all participants and continuously updates based on supply and demand. This creates a dynamic and efficient way to forecast the content of the broadcast, driven by informed speculation.
This market resolves around Sep 28, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the resolution will be based on a transcript of the ABC World News Tonight broadcast. The contracts will pay out based on whether the specified topics were mentioned during the program, as determined by a review of that transcript. The market’s outcome isn’t tied to subjective interpretations but to objective verification of the broadcast’s content.
Several signals or events could significantly move this market. Breaking news stories, particularly those with international or political implications, are likely to impact the odds of related topics being covered. Major policy announcements or unexpected statements from prominent figures could also shift the market. Even changes in the daily news cycle—a sudden focus on a specific region or issue—could influence traders’ expectations about the ABC World News Tonight broadcast. Unexpected economic data releases or significant social events could also play a role in shaping the market’s direction.