Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Mundial 2026 Grupos) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
48% | 52% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
48% | 52% | 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
SPY is sitting near record territory, so the market is pricing in a modest bias to another higher close rather than a large breakout or reversal. Recent quoted prices have clustered around the mid-740s to high-740s, with one live feed showing 749.08 against a previous close of 748.28 and another putting the ETF at 748.37 earlier in the session.[2][1] That leaves the contract’s 73% implied YES probability broadly consistent with a market that has been trending above its longer-run average, but still leaves room for an intraday fade if the index gives back gains into the close.[5]
The key catalyst is the final cash-session move in the S&P 500 itself, because the contract settles on whether SPY closes above the most recent prior trading day’s close rather than on any intraday high.[2] Traders will be watching whether the ETF can hold above the prior close as the session matures, alongside any late-session macro headlines, Treasury yield swings, or broad equity rebalancing flows that typically hit the tape near the close. Historical context matters here too: SPY’s last reported closing high was 757.62 on 2 June 2026, while the 52-week low was 608.37, so the current level is elevated but not far from the recent peak, which tends to keep one-day direction markets sensitive to small moves rather than requiring a major trend change.[5]
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for Pronóstico: SPY (SPY) Up or Down on July 22?. 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.
- 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.
- 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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