Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Prediction Market UK) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
80% | 20% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | See live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
80% | 20% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | See live odds → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | See live odds → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | See live odds → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | See live odds → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| 64,000-66,000 | 80% |
| 66,000-68,000 | 16% |
| 62,000-64,000 | 4% |
| <52,000 | 0% |
| 52,000-54,000 | 0% |
| 54,000-56,000 | 0% |
| 56,000-58,000 | 0% |
| 58,000-60,000 | 0% |
| 60,000-62,000 | 0% |
| 68,000-70,000 | 0% |
| >70,000 | 0% |
Market context
This market settles on the closing price of Bitcoin against the US dollar on Binance at noon Eastern Time on 15 July 2026. A YES share pays out if the price falls within a specific bracket (the exact range is not stated in the market description); a NO share pays out if it does not, or if data cannot be retrieved. Traders are essentially wagering on where Bitcoin will trade during a single one-minute candle at a precise moment nearly two years hence.
The 0% probability currently assigned reflects the extreme difficulty of pinpointing Bitcoin's price at a specific minute on a date so far in the future. Historical volatility offers little guidance: Bitcoin has swung from under $4,000 to nearly $70,000 within single calendar years, and intraday moves of 5–10% are routine during periods of uncertainty. Comparable long-dated price markets on other assets typically show near-zero conviction when settlement windows exceed 18 months, since geopolitical shifts, regulatory changes, and technological developments can reshape fundamental valuations entirely.
Between now and July 2026, several structural factors will influence Bitcoin's trajectory. US monetary policy, particularly Federal Reserve interest-rate decisions, historically correlates with risk-asset demand. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund flows, which began in January 2024, may continue reshaping institutional participation. Additionally, the next Bitcoin halving event is scheduled for April 2024, an event that historically precedes price volatility in subsequent quarters. Regulatory clarity from the incoming US administration and developments in competing cryptocurrencies will also shape market conditions traders should monitor.
Methodology
This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote, four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to Prediction Market UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.
Resolution & payout
Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.
Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.
FAQ
- Is this market available outside the US?
- Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check the legal status of prediction markets in your jurisdiction before trading.
- What's the difference between YES and NO shares?
- A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.
- What does Polymarket cost to trade?
- Polymarket itself charges 0% — the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction. Off-chain venues like Kalshi or Betfair charge 2-7% commission.
- How fast are USDC deposits?
- Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.
- How reliable are the quoted odds?
- The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.
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