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 24, 7:05 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks whether specific topics or names are mentioned during a scheduled news broadcast. The resolution depends on the verbal content of the show, with each market focusing on different keywords or phrases.
The event consists of multiple markets, each centered on whether particular terms or phrases are uttered by any host or reporter during the ABC World News Tonight broadcast scheduled for September 24, 2026. Each market has a primary rule stating that if the specified term—such as "Oil / Gas / Gasoline," "Trump (5+ times)," or "AI / Artificial Intelligence"—is mentioned, the market resolves to "Yes." The broadcast’s video is the primary source for resolution, with official transcripts serving as a backup if video consensus cannot be reached. The exact phrase, its plural or possessive forms, and proper nouns containing plural nouns count, but grammatical variations do not. Only content within the original broadcast counts, excluding advertisements but including promotional segments. If the broadcast is postponed and rescheduled within 14 calendar days, markets remain open. All markets share these consistent secondary and payout criteria, ensuring uniform resolution procedures across the event.
Comparing prediction market odds to analyst forecasts reveals how collective intelligence stacks up against expert opinion. Often, this market demonstrates the wisdom of the crowd, potentially identifying information or perspectives that individual analysts might overlook. While analysts rely on specific expertise and models, the prices in this market reflect a broader range of viewpoints and real-time information. Discrepancies between the two can signal areas where the market anticipates a different outcome than conventional wisdom suggests, or where analysts have differing expectations about the broadcast’s content.
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 market’s assessment of the probability of that outcome occurring. As more traders participate, the prices adjust to reflect the evolving consensus. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The market depth and volume indicate the level of confidence traders have in their predictions, and the price movements provide insights into how new information is being incorporated into expectations about the ABC World News Tonight broadcast.
This market resolves around Oct 8, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the resolution will be determined by a review of the official transcript of ABC World News Tonight on the date of the broadcast. The market will assess whether the topics predicted by traders were actually mentioned during the program. The outcome will be based on objective verification of the content, ensuring a transparent and reliable resolution process for this market.
Several signals or events could significantly move this market. Breaking news stories, particularly those with national or international implications, are likely to influence predictions about the broadcast’s content. Major political developments, economic announcements, or significant cultural events could all become focal points for ABC World News Tonight. Additionally, statements from key figures or trending topics on social media could also shift the market as traders adjust their expectations. Any indication of what ABC News intends to cover will likely be reflected in the prices within this market.