Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via توقعات كورة) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Open the market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Open the market → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Open the market → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Open the market → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Open the market → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| ↑ 72,000 | 100% |
| ↑ 71,000 | 100% |
| ↑ 70,000 | 100% |
| ↑ 73,000 | 41% |
| ↑ 74,000 | 21% |
| ↓ 69,000 | 17% |
| ↑ 75,000 | 10% |
| ↑ 76,000 | 4% |
| ↓ 68,000 | 2% |
| ↑ 77,000 | 1% |
| ↓ 67,000 | 1% |
| ↓ 66,000 | 1% |
| ↓ 65,000 | 0% |
| ↓ 64,000 | 0% |
| ↓ 63,000 | 0% |
| ↓ 62,000 | 0% |
Market context
Bitcoin's price movement on a single calendar day remains one of the most volatile and difficult-to-predict outcomes in financial markets. The 1% implied probability reflects the extreme difficulty of calling a precise price target across a 24-hour window, particularly given Bitcoin's tendency to swing 5–10% intraday based on macro sentiment, regulatory announcements, or large institutional trades. Historical precedent shows that single-day price predictions rarely settle YES unless the target is set within a tight band around the current spot price; broader ranges or extreme targets have consistently resolved NO across multiple prediction platforms.
The August 2026 window falls outside any known scheduled catalyst—no major Bitcoin ETF decision, Federal Reserve meeting, or regulatory filing is currently calendared for that date. Traders should monitor mid-August developments in US monetary policy, any unexpected geopolitical events affecting risk appetite, and whether institutional accumulation or liquidation events cluster around that timeframe. Bitcoin's correlation with equity futures and Treasury yields means that broader market stress or relief rallies could drive outsized moves, though predicting the *direction* and *magnitude* simultaneously remains structurally difficult. The settlement window's two-day lag (ending 21 August) allows for late-day volatility on the 20th to be captured, but does not materially improve predictability given the absence of a known trigger event.
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for توقع: What price will Bitcoin hit on August 20?. 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
- Are prediction markets better than sports betting?
- Prediction markets tend toward tighter odds than bookmakers because they use peer-to-peer exchange rather than bookmaker margin. On major matches, Polymarket quotes typically sit 2-5% closer to the true probability model than bet365 or DraftKings.
- 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.
- 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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