Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Oscar Predictions 2026) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Trade this market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Trade this market → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Trade this market → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Trade this market → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Trade this market → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| ↓ 64,000 | 100% |
| ↓ 63,000 | 100% |
| ↓ 62,000 | 18% |
| ↑ 65,000 | 2% |
| ↓ 61,000 | 2% |
| ↑ 67,000 | 1% |
| ↑ 66,000 | 1% |
| ↑ 72,000 | 0% |
| ↑ 71,000 | 0% |
| ↑ 70,000 | 0% |
| ↑ 69,000 | 0% |
| ↑ 68,000 | 0% |
| ↓ 60,000 | 0% |
| ↓ 59,000 | 0% |
| ↓ 58,000 | 0% |
| ↓ 57,000 | 0% |
Market context
Bitcoin’s price into the July 31 settlement is being judged against a market that has recently traded with a broad range of published forecasts, from bearish calls around the low-$50,000s to bullish estimates in the mid-$60,000s and above.[1][2][6][7] That spread matters because prediction markets often price the middle of the distribution rather than the headline extremes: on Polymarket, the leading July 31 outcome was still a mid-band range rather than a breakout level, while Robinhood’s live contract prices clustered around the low-to-mid-$60,000s.[8][9] In that sense, the current 0% “yes” crowd signal points less to a universal belief that Bitcoin cannot reach the target and more to a very specific split over which price band will clear at the fixing time.[8][9]
The main catalysts are the final hours of spot trading, any move in broader risk sentiment, and whether Bitcoin can hold or lose nearby technical levels that traders have been watching through July.[6][7] Yahoo Finance’s July coverage framed the month around support in the mid-$50,000s and resistance near the low-to-mid-$60,000s, with a cleaner upside case only if BTC reclaimed higher levels before the month-end close.[6][7] For a dated settlement like this one, the practical dependencies are simple: late-session volatility, exchange pricing at the relevant timestamp, and any last-minute macro or crypto-specific headlines that can force a sharp move inside a narrow window.[8][9]
Methodology
Entertainment-specific comparison page for What price will Bitcoin hit on July 31?. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) shows the award probability. For awards markets, Polymarket usually has the deepest liquidity; Betfair runs comparable markets for Oscars/Emmys; Manifold for Eurovision.
Resolution & payout
Entertainment markets settle on official award ceremony or show end. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL to the official award website. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.
FAQ
- Which entertainment markets are available?
- Oscars / Academy Awards (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor/Actress), Eurovision Song Contest, Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, Golden Globes, plus reality-TV outcomes (Bachelor, Survivor). Volume usually sits in the five- to six-figure range per market.
- How accurate are award predictions?
- Variable. Industry-predictable awards (Oscar Best Picture) have high market accuracy (Brier ~0.15). Reality-TV outcomes with small markets carry more noise. Eurovision is notorious for market upsets due to bloc voting.
- What was the top Oscar 2025 market?
- Best Picture, with ~$2.8M volume on Polymarket. "Anora" started as an underdog at ~8% and closed at ~62% before the ceremony — the biggest single Oscar market swing since 2019.
- How are reality-TV outcomes verified?
- UMA Oracle uses the official show website or producer statement as the resolution source. Very narrowly defined markets (e.g. "Will X be voted off the island?") rely on the official show notes.
- Are there politics-entertainment crossover markets?
- Yes — e.g. "Will X be parodied on SNL?", "Who will host the next Oscars?". These have thinner liquidity but offer alpha for traders who read pop-culture and political worlds together.
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