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 spent August 9 trading in a tight band around the mid-$64,000s, with Yahoo Finance showing a 64,908.48 open, 64,951.04 high, 64,703.70 low and 64,889.66 close for the day, while TradingView and CoinDesk both had spot pricing clustered a little above $65,000 during the same period.[2][11][16] That leaves the 100% YES crowd price pointing towards a continuation of the day’s mild strength rather than a sharp reversal, although the market is settling on Chainlink’s BTC/USD TWAP rather than a single last-traded print.[1][16]
For comparable cases, the key read-through is that TWAP-based resolutions usually track sustained intraday direction more closely than brief wicks, so a late move matters only if it persists through the window. Robinhood’s own event page for the same date showed a 99% probability on Bitcoin being at least $64,000 at 8pm EDT, which is consistent with the broader tape holding above that level before this later settlement window.[1] Historical Bitcoin data from the same day also shows only a small daily decline, reinforcing that the current pricing reflects a market already near its recent average rather than one needing a major additional move to stay flat-to-firm.[2][3]
The main catalysts are the BTC/USD feed itself and any headline that shifts spot pricing or liquidity during the 8:00pm-12:00am ET window, including macro risk sentiment, ETF flow chatter, and any exchange-specific volatility that could pull the TWAP away from the opening level. Because settlement depends on Chainlink’s 60-second TWAP stream, traders should watch for periods of sustained bidding or selling rather than brief spikes, and for any data or market interruptions that could affect the reference feed used at resolution.[1]
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for Pronóstico: Bitcoin Up or Down - August 9, 8:00PM-12:00AM 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.
- 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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