Counter-Strike: 1WIN vs Butterfly (BO3) - CCT Europe Series #5 Playoffs

Platform comparison

Market context

This is a best-of-three Counter-Strike playoff match between 1WIN and Butterfly, with the winner advancing and the loser exiting the bracket. In prediction-market terms, a **YES** share pays out if 1WIN win the match, while a **NO** share pays out if Butterfly win; if the game is not played, ends level, or drifts more than seven days past the scheduled date without a winner, the market is set to **50-50** rather than a full win for either side.

The current crowd-implied probability of 51% for YES is very close to a coin flip, which is typical in a round-of-16 BO3 where neither side is being priced as a clear favourite. CCT Europe Series #5 is a Tier 2/B-tier online event, and the playoffs are single elimination with all matches played as BO3s, so small differences in map pool, veto order, or line-up stability can matter more than in a longer series format.[1][2] Butterfly’s group-stage results show they reached this stage with a competitive profile rather than dominant form, which is consistent with a market sitting near parity.[1][7]

Traders should watch for three things: whether the match starts on time, whether the bracket is adjusted, and whether either team posts roster or scheduling updates before the server goes live. Because the settlement window runs until 17:45 UTC on 30 July 2026, any delay, admin decision, or completed-forfeit outcome before then can change how the market resolves. The tournament is still live in the official schedule and results trackers, so final confirmation from the organiser or live-score services is the main catalyst for price moves on match day.[1][2][8]

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Methodology

This page reviews Counter-Strike: 1WIN vs Butterfly (BO3) - CCT Europe Series #5 Playoffs across five venues. The live probability is the Polymarket mid-price, sourced directly from the on-chain Polygon order book; the comparison columns benchmark each venue on fee structure, KYC, settlement currency and payment rails. Every CTA routes to Prediction Market UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

Resolution & payout

At resolution the UMA oracle takes over: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, any token holder can dispute within two hours. Without dispute the result is accepted and the smart contract distributes USDC instantly.

On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.

FAQ

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

Polymarket is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. The easiest 0%-fee broker into the same order book is Prediction Market UK. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

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.