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Kraken IPO Odds Collapse to 20% on Bearish Shift; Market Signals Delayed Timeline

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Kraken IPO by December 31, 2026?

65.5% 20.0%-69.5%

Prediction market odds for Kraken completing an IPO by end of 2026 plummeted 45.5 percentage points to 20%, driven by over $550,000 in volume on what appears to be material negative sentiment about the cryptocurrency exchange's public listing prospects.

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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.

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US Recession Odds Collapse to 7.5% as Economic Outlook Stabilizes

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US recession by end of 2026?

23.5% 7.5%-68.1%

A prediction market assessing the likelihood of a US recession by end of 2026 is pricing in just a 7.5% probability, down sharply from 23.5% a day earlier, reflecting improved economic sentiment and resilient growth data.

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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?

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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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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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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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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.

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Kraken IPO Odds Decline to 17% as Exchange Faces Regulatory Headwinds

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Kraken IPO by December 31, 2026?

21.0% 17.0%-19.0%

Prediction markets price a Kraken initial public offering by end-2026 at just 17% probability, down from 21% a day prior, reflecting skepticism about the cryptocurrency exchange's path to going public within the timeframe despite the company's previous growth ambitions.

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US Recession Odds Hold Steady at 7.5% Through End of 2026

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US recession by end of 2026?

7.5% 7.5%+0.0%

Prediction markets are pricing a 7.5% probability of a US recession by the end of 2026, reflecting subdued economic concerns despite persistent inflation and higher interest rates. The low odds suggest investors and traders expect the world's largest economy to avoid contraction over the next 18 months.

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SpaceX IPO Market Priced at 12.7% Chance of $2.5T-$3.0T Valuation on First Day

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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 markets assign a modest 12.7% probability to SpaceX achieving a market capitalization between $2.5 trillion and $3.0 trillion at the close of its IPO day, reflecting skepticism about whether the company will command such a premium valuation despite its dominant market position in commercial spaceflight.

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Fed Rate Cuts Seen as Unlikely in 2026, Market Prices 85.8% Probability of Zero Reductions

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Will no Fed rate cuts happen in 2026?

85.4% 85.8%+0.5%

Prediction markets are heavily favoring a scenario in which the Federal Reserve makes no rate cuts throughout 2026, with current odds at 85.8%. The high probability reflects expectations of persistent inflation and a longer timeline for monetary easing than previously anticipated.

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NVIDIA Given Slight Edge to Top World by Market Cap in 2026

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Will NVIDIA be the largest company in the world by market cap on December 31?

56.0% 56.0%+0.0%

Prediction markets give NVIDIA a 56% probability of becoming the world's largest company by market capitalization on December 31, 2026, reflecting confidence in the chipmaker's dominance but acknowledging competitive threats from other mega-cap tech firms.

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SpaceX IPO Market Prices Near-Certainty of $1T Valuation on First Day

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Will SpaceX's market cap be greater than $1T at market close on IPO day?

92.5% 92.5%+0.0%

Prediction markets are assigning 92.5% odds that SpaceX will achieve a market capitalization exceeding $1 trillion at the close of its IPO trading day, reflecting widespread confidence in the company's private valuation trajectory and investor appetite for space-sector equities.

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SpaceX IPO Ticker Market Shows 1.6% Odds on Provocative $SEX Symbol

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Will SpaceX's public ticker be $SEX?

1.6% 1.6%+0.0%

A prediction market on SpaceX's eventual public ticker symbol assigns just 1.6% probability to the company choosing $SEX, reflecting both regulatory and branding considerations that make such a selection highly unlikely despite the technical feasibility.

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AI Industry Downturn Odds Hold at 19% as Tech Sector Defies Recession Calls

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AI Industry Downturn by December 31, 2026?

19.4% 19.4%+0.0%

Prediction market traders assess a 19.4% probability that the AI industry will experience a significant downturn by the end of 2026, with the market requiring three major stress indicators across hardware, software, and supply chain sectors to trigger a \"Yes\" resolution.

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SpaceX IPO Before 2027 Seen as Highly Probable by Market Participants

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SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corp.) IPO before 2027?

91.6% 91.6%+0.0%

Prediction market traders assign a 91.6% probability to SpaceX completing an initial public offering by the end of 2026, reflecting strong confidence in Elon Musk's stated intentions despite the company's historically private stance and lack of formal timeline announcements.

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Fed Funds Rate Seen Staying Below 4.5% Through 2026, Markets Price in Continued Easing

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

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Prediction markets assign just a 1.6% probability that the federal funds rate's upper bound will reach 4.5% or higher by the end of 2026, reflecting expectations for sustained monetary easing from the Federal Reserve over the next two years.

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Fed Rate Hike in 2026 Priced at 17.5%, Reflecting Expectations of Extended Pause

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Fed rate hike in 2026?

17.5% 17.5%+0.0%

Prediction markets currently assign a 17.5% probability to the Federal Reserve raising interest rates at some point during 2026, suggesting market participants expect the central bank to maintain its current policy stance throughout the year or continue rate cuts if economic conditions warrant.