# of views of next MrBeast video on day 1?

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Market context

The real-world event this market tracks is simply how many views MrBeast’s next YouTube video accumulates in its first 24 hours after posting. A YES share means you believe the view count will fall within a specific range bracket defined by the market; a NO share means you expect it to fall outside that range. Here, the crowd currently implies a 0% chance of a YES outcome, suggesting most traders doubt the next video will hit the lowest strike threshold, likely due to shifting YouTube dynamics.

Historically, MrBeast’s videos routinely surpassed 100 million views in 24 hours, with his most popular reaching nearly 938 million over four years [9]. However, recent data shows a sharp decline: his newer video gained 93 million views in two weeks, compared to 193 million for an older one in eight weeks, indicating a steady drop in per-video engagement [3]. This trend aligns with broader YouTube shifts where Shorts, now at 200 billion daily views, cannibalise long-form content, thinning attention across creators and reducing long-form view counts [1][3].

Traders should monitor MrBeast’s posting schedule and any official announcements about upcoming projects, as delays beyond 30 July 2026 would force the market to resolve at the lowest bracket [1]. Recent interviews highlight his six-year secret project, which could drive a surge if released soon [10]. Additionally, watch Viewstats by MrBeast for real-time analytics on channel performance, as it offers detailed projections that may signal whether view momentum is recovering or continuing its downward path [2][5]. No moralising is needed—just track the facts and dependencies.

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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

Settlement runs on-chain. Polymarket's contract logic separates YES and NO shares as conditional tokens; at resolution the winning share lifts to $1.00 and the losing one to $0. The outcome input comes from the UMA Optimistic Oracle, which secures against bad resolution with a bond + dispute window.

Once finalised, the smart contract pays USDC to the holders' wallets within minutes — no withdrawal fees beyond Polygon network gas. Kalshi settles in USD via CFTC clearance, Betfair in account currency net of commission, Manifold in play-money mana with no cash-out.

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.

How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

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.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

On Polymarket directly, no — it's wallet-based. Intermediary brokers like Prediction Market UK trigger KYC only above $1,500 of lifetime trading volume; under that you trade pseudonymously with a single wallet address.