TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,324,530
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,434,646,834
406,019
Markets across
30,401
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,689
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 14, 8:35 AM EST
Kalshi
Two professional esports teams compete in a best-of-three series on a single map. The outcome hinges on which team secures the victory in the second map of their scheduled match.
Markets resolve to Yes if the specified team wins the designated map in the VCT Pacific 2026 match between Xipto Esports and Team Secret scheduled for August 14, 2026, at 7:00 AM EDT. If the match or map is postponed beyond 48 hours, cancelled, or forfeited before play begins, markets resolve to the fair market price. If a map begins and is later forfeited, resolution follows the official result from the governing body.
Compared to traditional sportsbook odds, prediction market odds for this market often reflect a more nuanced view of team strengths and recent form. While sportsbooks may incorporate broader public sentiment and historical data, prediction markets allow participants to bet directly on their insights. This can lead to tighter spreads or different favorites, especially if new information emerges about player performance or strategy changes.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, traders set the price through continuous bidding and asking, creating a dynamic reflection of their collective expectations. The current top outcome’s implied probability shows how the market views the likelihood of each team winning Map 2. Volume and recent trade activity also influence pricing, allowing rapid adjustments as new data emerges ahead of the match.
This market resolves around Aug 14, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the match result is verifiable from credible public reporting. The winner of Map 2 is determined by the official esports tournament rules and broadcast records, ensuring an objective and transparent resolution process for all participants.
Key signals that could shift this market include practice session performances, player injuries or substitutions, and analyst commentary ahead of the event. Any last-minute strategy changes or tournament updates may also cause rapid price swings. Traders will watch these developments closely, as they can dramatically alter perceptions of Map 2’s likely outcome.