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%
Closed: Jul 15, 1:01 PM EST
Polymarket
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Donald Trump mentions the listed term between July 13, 2026, 12:00 AM ET and July 19, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Written usages of terms (e.g. Truth Social posts, written statements, etc.) will not count toward this market's resolution. Videos posted on his social media which were filmed outside this market's time frame will not qualify for a "Yes" resolution. For full rules, see: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/market_products/Period+Mentions+Contract+DeFi.pdf
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Donald Trump mentions the listed term between July 13, 2026, 12:00 AM ET and July 19, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Written usages of terms (e.g. Truth Social posts, written statements, etc.) will not count toward this market's resolution. Videos posted on his social media which were filmed outside this market's time frame will not qualify for a "Yes" resolution. For full rules, see: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/market_products/Period+Mentions+Contract+DeFi.pdf
Prediction markets and polls measure different things: polls capture stated preferences at a single moment, while markets reflect real-money bets on actual outcomes. In this market, traders are pricing the likelihood of specific Trump statements occurring, not public opinion. Market odds often diverge from traditional surveys because participants have financial incentive to forecast accurately. Comparing this market's odds to generic political polls is less meaningful than tracking how odds shift as the week progresses and new statements are made, which reveals how traders update their expectations in real time.
This market resolves around Jul 19, 2026, after the trading window closes. The outcome is determined by verifying whether the specified statement was made during the week, confirmed against credible public reporting including news archives, official transcripts, and video records. Once the event period ends, the platform reviews available evidence and settles winning and losing positions accordingly. Traders should monitor official statements, press conferences, and media coverage throughout the week to assess the likelihood of resolution in their favor.
Major catalysts include scheduled press conferences, campaign rallies, media appearances, and social media posts from the former president. Breaking news, political developments, or controversies may prompt unexpected public statements that shift trader expectations. Early in the week, odds typically reflect base-case forecasts; as specific events occur or are announced, prices adjust sharply. Traders monitor news feeds and official schedules closely to anticipate statement opportunities. Late-week developments carry outsized weight since resolution approaches, making any new public remarks highly consequential for final pricing and settlement.