Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Best Prediction Markets UK) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
91% | 9% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | View on Polymarket → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
91% | 9% | 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 |
|---|---|
| 25–30M | 91% |
| 30–35M | 8% |
| 20–25M | 1% |
| 35–40M | 1% |
| <20M | 0% |
| 40–45M | 0% |
| 45–50M | 0% |
| 50M+ | 0% |
Market context
MrBeast’s next long-form YouTube upload is the event that matters here, and the market is currently signalling that a first-day haul above the very top brackets is the base case, while the crowd-implied 1% YES on the low-end contract implies traders see a sub-floor outcome as highly unlikely. That is consistent with broader cross-platform pricing: on Polymarket’s related view-count contracts, the front-running band has recently sat in the 25–40 million area, with one feed showing 35–40 million at 100% and another showing 25–30 million and 30–35 million as the main alternatives, leaving the low brackets near zero. [2][4]
The historical read is that MrBeast’s first 24 hours are routinely enormous, but not perfectly uniform, which is why range markets rather than exact-point markets tend to attract the most activity. Recent commentary on his output has pointed to typical day-one totals in the 10 million to 25 million region for some releases, while a separate trading note cited recent blockbusters at about 38 million and 41 million in 24 hours, illustrating how quickly consensus can shift when a new upload is expected to outperform. [1][5] That divergence matters: prediction-market pricing is leaning towards a very high first-day total, while the low-end bracket contract is priced as a tail event rather than a mainstream view. [1][2]
For traders, the key catalysts are the actual upload timing, the title-and-thumbnail reveal, and whether the video is framed as a major “event” upload or a lighter release, because the market only settles on the next YouTube video posted by MrBeast and ignores shorts or other side uploads. Polymarket’s own market page states that the first-24-hour view count is what resolves the contract, and that if no video appears by 31 August 2026 at 11:59 pm ET it falls to the lowest range bracket. [2] In practice, that means any delay in posting, changes to the scheduled upload, or unusually weak pre-release hype would be the main reasons the current near-certainty could be challenged.
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
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.
UK Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- 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.
- Do I need to KYC for this market?
- On Polymarket directly, no — it's wallet-based. Intermediary brokers like Best Prediction Markets UK trigger KYC only above $1,500 of lifetime trading volume; under that you trade pseudonymously with a single wallet address.
- What are the best prediction markets for UK traders in 2026?
- For UKGC-regulated markets: Betfair Exchange (sports, politics) and Smarkets (sports, politics, lower commission than Betfair). For broader global event prediction: Polymarket (deepest liquidity, 0% fee, USDC settlement). For US-regulated option: Kalshi (USD, limited UK payment options). Most serious UK traders use a combination of Betfair for regulated sports and Polymarket for broader markets.
Trade # of views of next MrBeast video on day 1? on Best Prediction Markets UK
Live order book, 0% fees, USDC settlement in seconds.
Open live market →