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Kraken IPO Odds Settle at 16.5%, Reflecting Regulatory Headwinds and Uncertain Timeline

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Kraken IPO by December 31, 2026?

21.0% 16.5%-21.4%

Prediction market participants are pricing a 16.5% probability that cryptocurrency exchange Kraken will go public by the end of 2026, down from 21% a day earlier, as regulatory scrutiny of crypto firms and the company's private status complicate near-term IPO prospects.

Crypto

Bitcoin at 14.5% to Hit $60K Before $80K as Market Prices in Upside Momentum

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Will Bitcoin hit $60k or $80k first?

14.5% 14.5%+0.0%

Prediction markets are assigning just 14.5% odds to Bitcoin reaching $60,000 before $80,000 by end of 2026, reflecting trader conviction that the cryptocurrency will either surge past $80,000 or fail to sustain a rally to either level.

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Federal Funds Rate Expected Well Below 4.5% by End of 2026, Market Pricing Shows

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Will the upper bound of the target federal funds rate be ≥ 4.5% at the end of 2026?

1.6% 1.6%+0.0%

Prediction markets assign just 1.6% odds that the Federal Reserve's target federal funds rate upper bound will reach 4.5% or higher by December 2026, reflecting market consensus that rates will remain substantially lower after a period of monetary easing.

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U.S.-Russia Military Clash Seen as Remote Risk Through 2026, Priced at 4% Probability

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US x Russia military clash by December 31, 2026?

4.0% 4.0%+0.0%

Prediction markets are pricing the probability of direct military engagement between U.S. and Russian forces by end of 2026 at just 4%, reflecting assessments that despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, the threshold for open conflict remains high.

Politics

Trump Nobel Peace Prize Odds Hold Steady at 6.5% Ahead of 2026 Award

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Will Donald Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2026?

6.5% 6.5%+0.0%

Prediction markets are pricing a 6.5% chance that Donald Trump will win the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, reflecting skepticism about the former president's candidacy despite his diplomatic initiatives. The modest probability suggests traders view the award's traditional focus on humanitarian work and conflict resolution as favoring other potential honorees.

Crypto

Bitcoin market assigns 10% odds to Satoshi moving coins in 2026

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Will Satoshi move any Bitcoin in 2026?

10.1% 10.1%+0.0%

Prediction markets are pricing a 10.1% probability that Satoshi Nakamoto will move Bitcoin from known wallets during 2026, reflecting continued skepticism about the pseudonymous creator's emergence after more than a decade of dormancy.

Business

Fed Rate Hike in 2026 Seen as Unlikely at 17.5% Probability

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Fed rate hike in 2026?

17.5% 17.5%+0.0%

Prediction markets are pricing in only a 17.5% chance the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at any point during 2026, reflecting market expectations for sustained monetary easing or stability after the current rate-cut cycle concludes.

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China-Taiwan Military Clash Odds Remain Subdued at 8.5% Through 2026

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China x Taiwan military clash before 2027?

8.5% 8.5%+0.0%

Prediction markets are pricing a low probability of direct military conflict between China and Taiwan over the next 14 months, with current odds holding steady at 8.5%. The assessment reflects persistent geopolitical tensions tempered by historical restraint and economic interdependence, though multiple escalation triggers remain present.

Crypto

Ethereum All-Time High by End of 2026 Seen as Long Shot at 13.5% Odds

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Ethereum all time high by December 31, 2026?

13.5% 13.5%+0.0%

Prediction market traders assign just 13.5% probability to Ethereum reaching an all-time high on Binance's ETH/USDT pair by December 31, 2026, reflecting skepticism about a new price peak within the roughly 12-month window despite the asset's historical volatility.

Politics

Raman Positioned as Credible Contender in 2026 Los Angeles Mayoral Race at 34% Odds

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Will Nithya Raman win the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election?

33.6% 34.2%+1.8%

Prediction markets currently assess Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman as having a 34.2% chance of winning the 2026 mayoral election, reflecting her status as a serious candidate in what is expected to be a competitive multi-candidate race.

Science

Doge-1 Lunar Mission Faces Long Odds for 2026 Launch Window

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Will the Doge-1 Lunar Mission launch before 2027?

11.6% 11.6%+0.0%

Prediction markets price the Doge-1 satellite launch at just 11.6% probability before end-2026, reflecting significant delays in SpaceX's lunar payload schedule and compressed timeline for mission preparation.

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Isfahan Nuclear Facility Strike Seen as Certain by Market; Traders Betting on Israel or US Action by March 2026

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Will Israel or the US target Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center nuclear facility?

100.0% 100.0%+0.0%

A prediction market on potential military strikes against Iran's Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center is trading at 100% probability, reflecting trader conviction that either Israel or the US will conduct a kinetic strike by end of March 2026. The market's certainty suggests deep concern among participants about escalating regional tensions and nuclear diplomacy breakdown.

Business

OpenAI IPO market values 60% probability of $1T-plus debut valuation

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OpenAI IPO closing market cap above $1T?

60.5% 60.5%+0.0%

Prediction market traders currently assess a 60.5% chance that OpenAI will list with a market capitalization exceeding $1 trillion on its first trading day, reflecting investor confidence in the AI leader's valuation potential but acknowledging significant uncertainty around timing and market conditions.

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Market Prices US Military Entry into Iran as Highly Unlikely by Year-End

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US forces enter Iran by December 31?

99.3% 99.3%+0.0%

A prediction market on whether US forces will physically enter Iran by December 31 stands at 99.3% probability of 'No,' reflecting trader confidence that direct military incursion remains remote despite regional tensions.

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Moon Landing Odds for 2026 Priced at 4.3%, Well Below NASA's Artemis Timeline

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Human moon landing in 2026?

4.3% 4.3%+0.0%

Prediction markets are assessing a 4.3% probability of a crewed lunar landing by end-2026, reflecting skepticism about accelerated timelines despite billions in space program investment. The low odds underscore the technical and scheduling challenges facing both NASA's Artemis program and competing international efforts.

Business

Nebius Acquisition Odds Hold Steady at 19% Through End of 2026

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Will Nebius Group be acquired before 2027?

19.0% 19.0%+0.0%

Prediction markets assign a 19% probability to Nebius Group being acquired by the end of 2026, reflecting modest takeover risk for the infrastructure and AI-focused company despite significant trading volume.