TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$134,145,987
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,441,166,947
406,422
Markets across
30,383
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,688
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
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 segment, with precise criteria defining what constitutes a valid mention.
All markets share a unified resolution framework centered on verbal mentions during the ABC World News Tonight broadcast scheduled for September 28, 2026. Each market defines a specific phrase or term—if any host or reporter uses the exact phrase (including plural or possessive forms) during the broadcast, that market resolves to Yes. Resolution relies primarily on video footage of the broadcast; if video review yields no consensus among Kalshi employees, official internal and external transcripts serve as the fallback. Only content within the original broadcast stream counts—advertisements are excluded, but promotional segments aired during the show are included. If the broadcast is postponed and rescheduled within 14 calendar days of the original date (with notice provided by the following calendar day), all markets remain open. The entire broadcast content is evaluated for each market's unique keyword or phrase.
Comparing prediction market odds to analyst forecasts reveals interesting insights into collective wisdom versus expert opinion. While analysts offer predictions based on their knowledge and models, this market reflects the aggregated beliefs of a diverse group of traders. Often, the market can anticipate events more accurately than individual forecasts, as it incorporates a wider range of information and perspectives. Discrepancies between the two can highlight areas where the market perceives risks or opportunities that analysts may have overlooked regarding the ABC World News Tonight broadcast.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous auction mechanism where traders bid to buy and sell contracts representing different outcomes. The price of each contract reflects the market’s assessment of the probability of that outcome occurring. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders participate, the prices adjust to reflect the collective intelligence of the crowd. The market’s depth—the volume of contracts available at different price points—indicates the level of confidence traders have in their predictions about what will be discussed on ABC World News Tonight.
This market resolves around Oct 12, 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 official transcript of ABC World News Tonight to determine which topics were mentioned during the broadcast. The market will settle to 100 for the outcome that accurately reflects the content of the news program, and 0 for all other outcomes. The determination will be made using publicly available information and established verification procedures.
Several signals or events could significantly move this market. Breaking news stories, major political developments, or unexpected economic announcements are all likely to influence the perceived probability of different topics being covered on ABC World News Tonight. Shifts in public attention, as reflected by social media trends or other news outlets, could also impact trading activity. Additionally, statements from key figures or the release of important reports related to potential news topics could drive changes in the market’s odds as traders react to new information.