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 → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| ↑ 1,900 | 100% |
| ↑ 2,200 | 0% |
| ↑ 2,150 | 0% |
| ↑ 2,100 | 0% |
| ↑ 2,050 | 0% |
| ↑ 2,000 | 0% |
| ↑ 1,950 | 0% |
| ↓ 1,850 | 0% |
| ↓ 1,800 | 0% |
| ↓ 1,750 | 0% |
| ↓ 1,700 | 0% |
| ↓ 1,650 | 0% |
| ↓ 1,600 | 0% |
| ↓ 1,550 | 0% |
Market context
Ethereum's price action on 16 August 2026 will depend on macroeconomic conditions, regulatory developments, and broader cryptocurrency market sentiment in the months leading to that date. The 0% implied probability suggests the market has assigned negligible likelihood to any specific price target being hit on that exact day, reflecting either extreme uncertainty about the settlement criteria or a view that the price range in question is implausible given current trajectories.
Historical volatility in Ethereum pricing shows daily swings of 5–15% are commonplace during periods of regulatory announcement or major market shifts. The 2024–2025 period saw Ethereum trade between $1,500 and $4,000 depending on Federal Reserve policy signals and institutional adoption news. Comparable single-day moves have occurred around Ethereum upgrade deployments and US Securities and Exchange Commission decisions on spot ETF approvals. The near-zero probability here may reflect either an extremely wide or narrow price band relative to consensus forecasts for August 2026.
Key catalysts to monitor include any scheduled Ethereum protocol upgrades, regulatory clarity from major jurisdictions (particularly the EU's Markets in Crypto Regulation framework implementation), macroeconomic data affecting risk appetite, and developments in competing Layer 1 blockchains. Bitcoin's price trajectory typically leads Ethereum moves by 24–48 hours. Institutional adoption announcements and central bank digital currency progress could also shift sentiment materially. Settlement occurs 17 August 2026, meaning traders should track price action closely in the final hours of 16 August UTC.
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for Pronóstico: What price will Ethereum hit on August 16?. 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.
- 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.
- Which sports markets are available?
- Football (soccer) dominates — Champions League, World Cup, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga — followed by NFL, NBA, tennis Grand Slams, Formula 1, boxing/MMA. Resolution via official league source confirmation.
- 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.
- Can I import form data and lineups?
- This page shows the live Polymarket quote as an implied probability. Form data and lineups must be researched separately via sports data providers (e.g. Soccerway, ESPN, FBref) — we surface the market probability, not the sport analysis.
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