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 24, 10:35 PM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks whether Donald Trump will mention “China” at least five times during his evening remarks originally scheduled for September 24, 2026 in the East Room. Currently, the probability of this occurring on Kalshi is 100.0%. The resolution source for this market is based on a transcript of Donald Trump’s remarks, specifically counting instances of the word “China.” Traders should watch for any official announcements regarding the timing or content of the remarks scheduled for September 24, 2026, as any changes could impact the event’s resolution and the market will resolve by October 8, 2026.
The event evaluates whether Donald Trump includes any of 31 specified phrases or terms during his evening remarks scheduled for September 24, 2026, in the East Room. Each phrase represents a distinct category of potential discussion topics. Resolution relies primarily on live video broadcast analysis, with official transcripts serving as a secondary verification method if video consensus cannot be reached. The exact word or its plural/possessive forms count toward resolution, while grammatical variations do not. Private or off-mic comments, archival footage, or pre-recorded segments not part of the live address are excluded. If the event is canceled, the "Event does not qualify" market resolves to Yes, closing all others. Postponements within 14 days keep markets open. All markets hinge solely on Trump’s official, on-camera remarks during the specified address.
Currently, it's difficult to directly compare the odds in this market to traditional analyst forecasts, as those forecasts are often qualitative or expressed as probabilities with varying degrees of confidence. However, this market provides a quantifiable, real-time assessment of expectations regarding the Trump-Xi Jinping talks. If analysts predict a high likelihood of certain topics being addressed, we would expect to see corresponding high probabilities reflected in the odds offered here. Discrepancies between the two could indicate areas where the market anticipates a different outcome than conventional wisdom suggests.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning traders buy and sell contracts representing different potential statements by Donald Trump. The price of each contract reflects the market's implied probability of that statement being made. As more traders participate and new information emerges, the prices adjust accordingly. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The market's depth and volume provide insights into the level of conviction behind each potential outcome, and the current prices are a function of supply and demand among traders.
This market resolves around Oct 8, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the outcome will be determined by a review of transcripts and video recordings of Donald Trump’s remarks during his evening discussion with Xi Jinping. The market will settle based on whether or not each listed statement was demonstrably made during the event. The final outcome will be based on publicly available records of the remarks.
Several factors could significantly impact this market before Oct 8, 2026. Any official statements from either the Trump or Xi Jinping administrations regarding the agenda or expected tone of the talks could shift probabilities. Unexpected geopolitical events or breaking news related to US-China relations would also likely cause movement. Furthermore, leaks or reports about the content of preparatory meetings, or even Trump’s recent public statements, could influence trader behavior and alter the odds in this market. Increased volume leading up to the event would also suggest heightened market attention.