Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Best Prediction Markets UK) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
56% | 44% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | View on Polymarket → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
56% | 44% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | View on Polymarket → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | View on Polymarket → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | View on Polymarket → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | View on Polymarket → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| ↑ 64,000 | 56% |
| ↓ 60,000 | 35% |
| ↑ 66,000 | 19% |
| ↓ 58,000 | 10% |
| ↑ 68,000 | 5% |
| ↓ 56,000 | 3% |
| ↑ 72,000 | 1% |
| ↑ 70,000 | 1% |
| ↑ 76,000 | 0% |
| ↑ 74,000 | 0% |
| ↓ 54,000 | 0% |
| ↓ 52,000 | 0% |
| ↓ 50,000 | 0% |
| ↓ 48,000 | 0% |
Market context
Bitcoin's price action during the week of 13–19 July 2026 will determine settlement of this contract. The specific price threshold or range is not disclosed in the market description, making the 0% implied probability difficult to contextualise without knowing the target level. Prediction markets pricing Bitcoin price-action contracts typically reflect volatility expectations, macroeconomic calendar events, and on-chain positioning data accumulated in the weeks preceding the settlement window. The 18-month horizon to July 2026 allows substantial time for both directional conviction and hedging activity to accumulate.
Historical Bitcoin weekly-range contracts show that crowd-implied probabilities near zero often reflect either an extremely tight price band or a target so far removed from spot that traders assess near-zero likelihood of breach. During comparable periods—such as the weeks surrounding Federal Reserve policy announcements or major cryptocurrency regulatory developments—prediction markets have recorded sharp repricing once catalysts materialise. The current 0% reading suggests either consensus that the target is unrealistic or that traders have not yet priced in tail-risk scenarios for mid-2026.
Traders monitoring this contract should track US monetary policy expectations, which typically drive Bitcoin volatility over multi-month horizons. Regulatory announcements from the SEC or international bodies, scheduled for 2025–2026, could alter medium-term price forecasts. On-chain metrics including exchange inflows, miner capitulation signals, and institutional custody flows will provide early signals of directional conviction. No specific catalyst is scheduled for the settlement week itself, meaning price movement will likely reflect accumulated positioning rather than a discrete news event.
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 Best Prediction Markets 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
- 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 Best Prediction Markets UK. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.
- 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 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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