Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via March Madness Predictions) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
90% | 10% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | See live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
90% | 10% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | See live odds → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | See live odds → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | See live odds → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | See live odds → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| 64,000-66,000 | 90% |
| 62,000-64,000 | 4% |
| 66,000-68,000 | 4% |
| <54,000 | 0% |
| 54,000-56,000 | 0% |
| 56,000-58,000 | 0% |
| 58,000-60,000 | 0% |
| 60,000-62,000 | 0% |
| 68,000-70,000 | 0% |
| 70,000-72,000 | 0% |
| >72,000 | 0% |
Market context
Bitcoin is trading in a fairly tight band around the low-$60,000s, which means the 12:00 ET Binance one-minute close will likely be decided more by intraday momentum than by any long-run trend. Recent public price checks in the low-$62,000s to low-$63,000s suggest the market is still operating well below the much higher levels implied by some prediction venues, so a 0% YES price on a specific August 7 close reflects a view that the market has not been pricing a realistic path to the higher bracket at the deadline.[2][5][11]
For context, Bitcoin’s recent daily closes and spot prints have been slipping rather than accelerating, with one set of historical data showing a July close at $63,297.40 and another source putting the latest daily level at $63,351.37, versus current live readings around $62,000–$62,600.[8][13][2][5] That kind of sideways-to-lower action is consistent with a market that can still gap within a narrow range, but it does not by itself support a decisive move into materially higher settlement brackets before noon Eastern.[4][15]
The main catalysts to watch are U.S. macro data, any shift in Federal Reserve expectations, and whether Bitcoin can hold support around the $62,000–$64,000 area into the cash session.[15][16] Commentary around August has also emphasised range trading, ETF-flow sensitivity, and relatively thin summer liquidity, which can amplify short-lived moves if a headline hits near the fixing window.[4][15] If Bitcoin stays pinned near current levels, the Binance 12:00 ET candle is more likely to reflect ordinary volatility than a structural break.[2][5]
Methodology
Sports-specific comparison page for Bitcoin price on August 7?. 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 or Manifold.
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.
- 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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