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Magnitude 10.0 Earthquake Odds Remain Minimal at 5% Through 2026

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10.0 or above earthquake before 2027?

5.0% 5.0%+0.0%

A prediction market assessing the likelihood of a magnitude 10.0 or higher earthquake occurring in 2026 is trading at 5%, reflecting the extreme rarity of such seismic events in recorded history.

Business

Recession odds held steady at 23.5% as markets price in resilient 2026 outlook

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US recession by end of 2026?

23.5% 23.5%+0.0%

Prediction markets are assigning roughly one-in-four odds to a U.S. recession by end of 2026, reflecting cautious optimism about economic resilience despite persistent uncertainties around inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical risks.

Entertainment

Richard Van De Water Given 4.3% Odds to Win The Bachelorette Season 22

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Will Richard Van De Water win The Bachelorette Season 22?

4.3% 4.3%+0.0%

Prediction market traders have assigned Richard Van De Water a 4.3% probability of winning The Bachelorette Season 22, reflecting relatively low confidence in his chances compared to other remaining contestants as the season progresses.

Crypto

Ethereum All-Time High by End of 2026 Priced at 13.5% Probability

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Ethereum all time high by December 31, 2026?

13.5% 13.5%+0.0%

Prediction markets assign just a 13.5% chance that Ethereum will reach a new all-time high on Binance before the end of 2026, reflecting skepticism about near-term price appreciation despite the multi-year timeframe.

Politics

Seo Young-kyo given negligible odds in 2026 Seoul mayoral race

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Will Seo Young-kyo win the 2026 Seoul Mayoral Election

0.2% 0.2%+0.0%

Prediction markets currently price Seo Young-kyo's chances of winning the 2026 Seoul mayoral election at just 0.2%, despite substantial trading volume, reflecting broad market skepticism about the politician's electoral viability in South Korea's capital.

World News

Kharg Island Control Market Prices Low Odds of Iranian Loss by May 2026

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Kharg Island no longer under Iranian control by May 31?

7.5% 7.5%+0.0%

Prediction markets are assigning a 7.5% probability that Iran will lose control of Kharg Island by May 31, 2026, reflecting broad skepticism about a major shift in the strategic balance despite ongoing regional tensions.

Science

US Alien Confirmation Market Holds at 17.5% Odds, Reflecting Skepticism on Near-Term Disclosure

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Will the US confirm that aliens exist before 2027?

17.5% 17.5%+0.0%

Prediction market traders are assigning a 17.5% probability to official US government confirmation of extraterrestrial life or technology by end of 2026, with substantial trading volume indicating sustained interest in potential disclosure despite historical institutional reluctance.

Business

Kevin Warsh Fed Chair Confirmation Market Trades at Negligible Odds

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Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed Chair by May 1?

0.1% 0.1%+0.0%

A prediction market on Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Federal Reserve Chair by May 2026 is pricing the outcome at just 0.1%, reflecting widespread skepticism about his path to the position despite his financial sector credentials and prior Fed experience.

Crypto

Ethereum's Top-Two Status at Risk: Market Prices 40% Chance of Flip in 2026

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Ethereum flipped in 2026?

40.5% 40.5%+0.0%

Prediction markets are pricing a 40.5% probability that Ethereum will fall outside the top two cryptocurrencies by market cap during 2026, reflecting growing uncertainty about the competitive landscape and Ethereum's ability to maintain its long-standing position.

Politics

California Billionaire Wealth Tax Faces 44% Approval Odds in 2026 Election Market

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Billionaire one-time wealth tax passes in California election 2026?

44.5% 44.5%+0.0%

A proposed one-time wealth tax on California billionaires is trading at 44.5% probability of passage in the November 2026 general election, reflecting significant uncertainty about both ballot qualification and voter approval for a measure opposed by wealthy interests but backed by labor unions.

Business

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

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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 only a 1.6% probability that the Federal Reserve's upper bound target rate will reach 4.5% or higher by December 2026, reflecting market consensus that monetary policy will remain accommodative well into next year despite recent inflation concerns.

Politics

Market Prices Near-Certainty of Trump Iran Military Operations Announcement by May 31

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Trump announces end of military operations against Iran by May 31st?

100.0% 100.0%+0.0%

A prediction market on whether President Trump will announce an end to military operations against Iran by May 31st is trading at 100% probability, reflecting traders' conviction that such an announcement is virtually assured within the timeframe.

World News

Taiwan invasion odds held at 2% through mid-2026 despite regional tensions

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Will China invade Taiwan by June 30, 2026?

2.0% 2.0%+0.0%

Prediction markets assess the probability of a Chinese military offensive against Taiwan by June 2026 at 2%, reflecting market consensus that major escalation remains unlikely over the next 18 months despite ongoing geopolitical friction across the Taiwan Strait.

Business

SpaceX IPO Market Prices $2.5T–$3.0T Valuation at 12.7% Probability

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Will SpaceX's market cap be between $2.5T and $3.0T at market close on IPO day?

12.7% 12.7%+0.0%

Prediction market participants assign a modest 12.7% chance that SpaceX will debut with a market capitalization between $2.5 trillion and $3.0 trillion on its first trading day, suggesting skepticism about a valuation at the extreme high end of the range.

Politics

Trump Removal Before 2027 Priced at 13.5% as Market Reflects Baseline Constitutional Risks

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Trump out as President before 2027?

13.5% 13.5%+0.0%

Prediction markets are pricing the probability of Donald Trump's permanent removal from the presidency before the end of 2026 at 13.5%, a level that reflects historical constitutional procedures and current political dynamics without pricing in any imminent threat to his tenure.