Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Mundial 2026 Grupos) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Live odds → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Live odds → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Live odds → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Live odds → |
Market context
Bitcoin will resolve as “Up” if the Binance BTC/USDT 1-hour candle opening at 7 AM ET on 20 July closes at or above its open, a condition the crowd treats as certain at 100 % probability. This certainty mirrors recent 1-hour behaviour where BTC held above 64,000 USDT with only marginal intraday wobbles, as seen when the price broke through that level on 12 July and again on 18 July with 24-hour declines narrowing to 0.20 % and increases of 1.46 % respectively[4][5]. In comparable 1-hour windows over the past week, the close has consistently matched or exceeded the open once the 64,000 USDT floor was established, suggesting the market has absorbed short-term selling pressure and is now range-bound with upward bias.
Traders should watch for any sudden liquidity shifts around the 7 AM ET candle, particularly if US equity pre-market data or macro headlines trigger volatility before the candle finalises. The key dependency is Binance’s 1H chart data, which will lock the open and close values once the candle is finalized; any delay in data publication could affect resolution timing. Recent Binance Square posts confirm BTC is trading just above 64,000 USDT with tight 24-hour ranges, indicating low immediate downside risk[4]. No suspensions, injuries, or team news apply here—this is purely a price-action event, and the 100 % implied probability reflects the market’s confidence that the candle will not close below its open.
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for Pronóstico: Bitcoin Up or Down - July 20, 7AM ET. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi (US-focused) or Manifold (play-money).
Resolution & payout
Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.
FAQ
- When do sports markets resolve?
- Typically within hours of the official final whistle. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with source URLs pointing at official league data feeds — e.g. the Premier League for EPL markets, UEFA for Champions League, FIFA for World Cup.
- Can I bet on individual matches?
- Yes, Polymarket lists every major Premier League / Champions League / World Cup match as its own market. Liquidity varies — top matches like El Clásico or a semi-final often have six-figure pools, lower-league games closer to three-figure.
- What are live sports odds on Polymarket?
- Some top-tier matches stay open during play — you can trade the half-time probability in the 70th minute. Polymarket mid-prices update second-by-second; any frontend mirroring the order book shows the same movement.
- How fast do sports winnings settle?
- Once the official league outcome is logged in the UMA Oracle (typically 1-2 hours after the final whistle), Polymarket's smart contract triggers USDC payout. To your wallet within minutes.
- What's the difference between match odds and outright odds?
- Match odds cover a single game ("Bayern beats BVB"). Outright odds are long-term aggregates ("Bayern wins the league"). Outright markets have deeper liquidity; match markets have faster resolution.
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