Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PolyGram Pick polygram.ink |
0% | 100% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Open on PolyGram → |
Polymarket polymarket.com |
0% | 100% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Open on PolyGram → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Open on PolyGram → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Open on PolyGram → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Open on PolyGram → |
Live odds for Polymarket-based markets come from the Polygon order book. Non-Polymarket venues show attributes only; clicking any row opens the market on PolyGram.
Active sub-markets
| <70,000 | 0% YES | 100% NO |
| 70,000-72,000 | 0% YES | 100% NO |
| 72,000-74,000 | 1% YES | 99% NO |
| 74,000-76,000 | 26% YES | 75% NO |
| 76,000-78,000 | 67% YES | 34% NO |
| 78,000-80,000 | 6% YES | 94% NO |
Market context
Bitcoin's spot price at noon ET on 24 May 2026 will determine this market's outcome, with settlement tied to the Binance BTC/USDT 1-minute candle close at that precise moment. The 0% implied probability reflects either extreme confidence in a specific price bracket or minimal liquidity in the current order book. Polymarket's decimal-odds interface and Kalshi's binary structure handle such edge cases differently; Kalshi's strict yes/no framework may suppress trading on narrow price windows, whilst Betfair's lay functionality allows traders to express conviction that a given bracket won't be hit. Fee structures diverge meaningfully here—Polymarket charges 2% on winnings, Kalshi takes 0–2% depending on volume tier, and Smarkets' 2% maker/taker model rewards tight spreads. The choice of Binance as sole resolution source eliminates cross-exchange arbitrage risk but concentrates counterparty exposure; traders on platforms with broader KYC reach (Kalshi in the US, Smarkets across EU jurisdictions) may weight regulatory stability differently.
Historical Bitcoin volatility over comparable 18-month windows shows annualised swings of 60–120%, making any single noon-hour price bracket a low-probability event unless it captures a wide range. The May 2026 settlement date sits beyond most institutional forecasts, reducing analyst consensus and widening bid-ask spreads across all platforms. Traders should monitor Federal Reserve policy announcements, spot ETF inflows, and major regulatory developments in 2025–26; the SEC's stance on Bitcoin custody and the outcome of any US legislative push on digital assets could shift baseline expectations materially. Recent volatility clustering around macroeconomic data releases suggests that morning economic reports on 24 May itself could drive intraday moves large enough to shift which bracket captures the noon close.
Methodology
We read Bitcoin price on May 24? from four platform perspectives: Polymarket (on-chain CLOB), Kalshi (CFTC-regulated exchange), Betfair Exchange (sports book exchange), Smarkets (peer-to-peer betting exchange). Polymarket's live quote comes directly from the Polygon order book; the other three are listed with their platform attributes — fees, KYC, settlement currency, payment options — because a 1:1 contract comparison without API access would be guesswork.
Resolution & payout
Settlement is the biggest difference between the four platforms: Polymarket on-chain in USDC (instant), Kalshi USD via CFTC (T+1), Betfair and Smarkets in local currency via bank withdrawal (T+1 to T+3). PolyGram routes every trade directly into Polymarket's on-chain settlement, which is why payouts land fastest.
FAQ
- Is this market available outside the US?
- PolyGram is available in most jurisdictions where Polymarket isn't directly accessible. Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check local regulations.
- How does resolution work?
- Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.
- What's the difference between YES and NO shares?
- A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.
- What does it cost to trade on PolyGram?
- Zero. PolyGram routes every order to the live Polymarket order book; the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction.
- How reliable are the quoted odds?
- The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.
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