TOTAL VOLUME:
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24H VOL:
$107,419,736
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,643,541,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,594,026,835
471,138
Markets across
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events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,926
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
38%
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Kalshi:
62%
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This market tracks the probability of Bitcoin reaching $150,000 by December 31, 2027. Currently, the aggregated consensus across Polymarket, Kalshi, and Opinion is 30.0% that it will. Resolution will be based on the Binance BTC/USDT price, specifically whether a 1-minute candle’s ‘High’ price exceeds $150,000. The second most probable outcome is that Bitcoin will hit $150k by December 31, 2026, with a 27.7% probability. Keep an eye on the Bitcoin price as we approach the resolution date estimate of January 1, 2028, to see if sustained momentum builds towards the $150,000 target.
When will Bitcoin hit $150k
Bitcoin price is assessed across multiple time horizons extending from May 2026 through January 2027, with the market resolving to Yes if the price reaches or exceeds $150,000 within each specified period. Price determination uses CF Benchmarks' Bitcoin Real-Time Index (BRTI), calculated by averaging values from any sixty-second period while excluding the top 20% and bottom 20% of data points to reduce outlier effects. This pricing methodology is applied consistently across all resolution dates, with data sourced continuously 24/7 throughout each assessment period.
This market will immediately resolve to "Yes" if any Binance 1 minute candle for Bitcoin (BTC/USDT) has a final "High" price equal to or greater than the price specified in the title by 11:59PM ET on the date specified in the title. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No." The resolution source for this market is Binance, specifically the BTC/USDT "High" prices available at https://www.binance.com/en/trade/BTC_USDT, with the chart settings on "1m" for one-minute candles selected on the top bar. Please note that the outcome of this market depends solely on the price data from the Binance BTC/USDT trading pair. Prices from other exchanges, different trading pairs, or spot markets will not be considered for the resolution of this market.
Prediction market odds reflect a forward-looking assessment of probability, differing from spot price which reflects current value. In this market, the implied probability of Bitcoin reaching $150,000 is shaped by traders’ beliefs about future adoption, macroeconomic factors, and technological developments. These probabilities can be compared to traditional financial forecasts, but often incorporate a wider range of potential outcomes. A significant difference between market odds and spot price might suggest a disconnect between current sentiment and expectations for future price movement, offering potential insights for traders.
On Polymarket, this market currently favors Will Bitcoin hit $150k by December 31, 2027? at 33.0%, while Kalshi leans toward Will Bitcoin be above $149999.99 by Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59PM ET? at 3.0%. Polymarket and Kalshi can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Price discrepancies arise due to variations in trader demographics, market liquidity, and platform-specific rules. Polymarket may attract a different class of traders than Kalshi, leading to differing risk assessments and price discovery. Furthermore, variations in trading fees and market-making incentives can also contribute to these divergences. These differences highlight the importance of considering multiple sources of information when evaluating the overall market sentiment.
This market resolves around Jan 1, 2028, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on whether Bitcoin’s price exceeds $150,000 on a major cryptocurrency exchange. The final price will be determined using a reputable source for cryptocurrency pricing data, ensuring a transparent and objective assessment of the outcome. Traders should monitor news and data sources leading up to the resolution date to stay informed about potential price movements and factors that could influence the outcome of this market.
Several factors could significantly impact this market. Major regulatory announcements regarding cryptocurrency, particularly in the United States and Europe, could trigger substantial price swings. Broader macroeconomic events, such as changes in interest rates or inflation, also have the potential to influence Bitcoin’s price. Technological advancements, like improvements to the Bitcoin network or the emergence of competing cryptocurrencies, could also shift market sentiment. Finally, significant institutional adoption or large-scale purchases by corporations or governments could drive up demand and move this market closer to a 'yes' outcome.