TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$230,589,906
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,885,293,300
410,482
Markets across
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MATCHED EVENTS:
4,340
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
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Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 5, 9:25 PM EST
Kalshi
Intro
This market tracks whether Donald Trump will say “Fake News” during his rally in Grand Island, Nebraska originally scheduled for October 5, 2026. Currently, Kalshi gives a 99.0% probability to this outcome. The market will resolve based on whether Trump utters the phrase as part of the rally, according to the resolution source. Keep an eye on the rally itself, as the market is scheduled to resolve on October 19, 2026, following the conclusion of the event window.
Kalshi
The event evaluates whether Donald Trump utters any of 33 specified phrases during his midterm rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, scheduled for October 5, 2026. Each phrase represents a distinct topic or concept, ranging from political strategies and international relations to domestic policy issues. The rally will be monitored via live broadcast or stream, with official transcripts serving as a fallback if video consensus cannot be reached. The exact phrase, or its plural/possessive form, must be spoken by Trump in an official capacity for the market to resolve as Yes. Grammatical variations, inaudible private conversations, and content from unrelated recordings do not count. If the rally is canceled, postponed beyond 14 days, or otherwise fails to qualify, the "Event does not qualify" market resolves to Yes, and all others resolve to No. Postponements announced within one day and rescheduled within 14 days keep markets open.
Frequently asked questions
Currently, prediction market odds offer a distinct perspective compared to traditional analyst forecasts regarding the content of the upcoming rally. While analysts often provide qualitative assessments of likely themes, this market aggregates the collective judgment of many individuals, expressed through actual monetary stakes. This difference in methodology can lead to divergences in expectations; for example, if the market anticipates a higher probability of a specific topic being addressed than most analysts predict. Tracking this market can provide a unique signal, potentially revealing insights not captured by conventional analysis.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning traders buy and sell contracts representing the probability of each outcome. As more traders participate, the prices adjust to reflect the collective assessment of the likelihood of each statement being made. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price of a contract indicates the implied probability of that outcome occurring; higher prices suggest a greater perceived chance. The market’s depth, indicated by the bid-ask spread, also provides information about the level of confidence traders have in their predictions.
This market resolves around Oct 19, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the resolution will be based on a transcript or reliable recordings of the rally, analyzed to determine whether each statement in the market was indeed made by Donald Trump. The focus is on direct quotations and verifiable statements, not interpretations or paraphrases. The market’s outcome will reflect the consensus of what was actually said during the rally, as documented by trusted sources.
Several signals or events could significantly move this market before its resolution. Any breaking news related to Donald Trump’s planned remarks, such as pre-rally interviews or statements by campaign officials, could shift expectations. Unexpected political developments or controversies could also influence the topics he chooses to address. Additionally, significant shifts in public opinion or media coverage surrounding key issues could impact the perceived likelihood of certain statements. Finally, even the release of polling data related to Nebraska voters’ concerns might influence trading activity in this market.
