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 22, 7:15 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks whether specific topics or phrases are mentioned during a scheduled news broadcast. The outcome depends on the verbal content delivered by hosts or reporters during the live program, with resolution based on official video or transcript records.
The event resolves based on whether any host or reporter mentions specified terms during the ABC World News Tonight broadcast scheduled for September 22, 2026. Each market corresponds to a unique phrase or topic (e.g., "Oil / Gas / Gasoline", "DoorDash", "Trump (5+ times)"). The exact word, phrase, or its plural/possessive form must appear as spoken during the broadcast. Promotional content within the program counts toward resolution, but advertisements do not. Resolution primarily uses video footage of the broadcast; if inconclusive, official transcripts serve as the tiebreaker. If the broadcast is postponed and rescheduled within 14 calendar days with notice by the following day's end, markets remain active. All content must derive from the original broadcast stream; external or supplementary material is excluded.
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 judgment of a diverse group of traders. This can lead to divergences, especially when anticipating unpredictable events or subjective interpretations of news coverage. It's common to see this market adjust rapidly to new information or changing perceptions, potentially offering an earlier signal than more deliberate analyst reports. The wisdom of the crowd can sometimes outperform individual expertise in forecasting what will actually be covered on ABC World News Tonight.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning traders buy and sell contracts representing different outcomes. The price of each contract reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, as determined by supply and demand. As more people buy contracts predicting a specific topic will be mentioned, the price increases, and the implied probability rises. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows the market to quickly incorporate new information and adjust expectations about the content of ABC World News Tonight. Traders are constantly evaluating and re-evaluating their positions, leading to a fluid and responsive market.
This market resolves around Oct 6, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the resolution will be based on a review of the ABC World News Tonight broadcast transcript to determine whether the topics listed in the market were mentioned. The resolution process focuses on clear and unambiguous mentions, avoiding subjective interpretations. The outcome will be determined by whether the specified topics were discussed during the program, as verified against credible public sources. This ensures a transparent and objective resolution process for this market.
Several factors could significantly impact this market. Breaking news events, particularly those aligning with common themes covered on ABC World News Tonight, would likely cause shifts in probabilities. Major political developments, economic reports, or international crises could all influence the market. Additionally, statements from key figures or announcements related to topics frequently discussed on the program could drive trading activity. Unexpected shifts in the news cycle or changes in the perceived focus of ABC News could also move this market considerably before Oct 6, 2026.