TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$103,397,351
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,410,176,180
399,592
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,622
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jun 30, 4:59 PM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks whether the British Pound will strengthen against the US Dollar, specifically whether GBP/USD will trade above 1.36 by the end of the second quarter of 2026. On Kalshi, the probability of the exchange rate closing above that level stands at 34.0%. Resolution will be determined by the IMF's reported GBP/USD exchange rate on June 30, 2026. Watch for major UK economic data releases and Federal Reserve policy decisions in the months leading up to the June 30, 2026 resolution date, as these will be key drivers of pound-dollar dynamics.
If the IMF reports a GBP/USD exchange rate that is above 1.36 on June 30, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes.
The market resolves on Jun 30, 2026, marking the end of Q2 2026. Resolution is determined by the official GBP/USD exchange rate at that time, typically sourced from major forex data providers. Traders holding YES shares profit if the rate closes above 1.36; NO holders profit if it closes at or below that level. The exact settlement time and data source are specified in the contract terms. Once the reference rate is published and verified, the market settles automatically and winnings are credited to trader accounts.
Sterling strength depends on Bank of England monetary policy, UK inflation and growth data, US Federal Reserve rate decisions, and broader dollar demand. A widening UK-US interest-rate differential would support GBP/USD upside. Conversely, recession fears, Brexit-related trade friction, or safe-haven dollar flows could weigh on cable. Geopolitical shocks, energy prices, and commodity cycles also influence the pair. Traders monitor UK employment reports, CPI releases, and Fed communications for catalysts. Major political or economic surprises in either economy could trigger sharp repricing of the 1.36 threshold probability.