Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via World Cup 2026 Favorites) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Trade this market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Trade this market → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Trade this market → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Trade this market → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Trade this market → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| ↑ 2,100 | 100% |
| ↑ 2,050 | 100% |
| ↑ 2,000 | 100% |
| ↑ 1,950 | 100% |
| ↑ 2,150 | 10% |
| ↑ 2,200 | 3% |
| ↑ 2,250 | 2% |
| ↓ 1,900 | 1% |
| ↓ 1,850 | 0% |
| ↓ 1,800 | 0% |
| ↓ 1,750 | 0% |
| ↓ 1,700 | 0% |
| ↓ 1,650 | 0% |
| ↓ 1,600 | 0% |
Market context
Ethereum's price action on 19 August 2026 will depend on macroeconomic conditions, regulatory developments, and broader cryptocurrency market sentiment in the months leading to that date. The 2% implied probability suggests the market assigns very low odds to a specific price threshold being breached on that particular day—a reflection of the difficulty in pinpointing exact price levels across volatile asset classes within defined 24-hour windows.
Historical volatility in Ethereum's daily price movements provides context for evaluating this probability. During 2021–2022, daily swings of 10–15% were common, yet predicting which specific price level would be touched on a predetermined date remained exceptionally difficult even with significant intraday movement. The cryptocurrency's correlation with broader risk assets, particularly during periods of equity market stress, means macroeconomic data releases and central bank communications in the weeks before mid-August 2026 will carry material weight. Comparable prediction markets on crypto price targets have consistently shown that single-day price-level forecasts carry inherent uncertainty, with outcomes often determined by flash movements or cascading liquidations rather than fundamental repricing.
Traders monitoring this market should track regulatory announcements from the SEC and international bodies, Ethereum network upgrades or technical developments, and broader cryptocurrency market positioning ahead of the settlement date. Spot and derivatives market depth, funding rates on leveraged trading platforms, and macroeconomic calendars—particularly inflation data and Federal Reserve communications—will signal directional bias. Any significant shift in institutional adoption or staking dynamics could alter volatility expectations in the weeks preceding August 2026.
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for What price will Ethereum hit on August 19?. 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
- 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.
- Can I bet on individual matches?
- Yes, Polymarket lists every major Premier League / Champions League / World Cup match as its own market. Liquidity varies — top matches like El Clásico or a semi-final often have six-figure pools, lower-league games closer to three-figure.
- 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.
- Which sports markets are available?
- Football (soccer) dominates — Champions League, World Cup, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga — followed by NFL, NBA, tennis Grand Slams, Formula 1, boxing/MMA. Resolution via official league source confirmation.
- 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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