Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via March Madness Predictions) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | See live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 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 → |
Market context
Bitcoin’s price action on the Binance BTC/USDT pair will determine whether the July 13, 3AM ET 1-hour candle closes higher or lower than its open, with the crowd currently pricing in a 100% chance of an “Up” resolution. As of mid-July 2026, Bitcoin trades near $62,960–$64,050, having dipped slightly below $63,000 USDT amid a narrow 0.48% decline [3][4][9].
Historically, 1-hour candles at this time of day in July have shown modest upward bias when BTC holds above $62,500, a level it has consistently defended since early July. In comparable 2025–2026 periods, candles opening near $62,700–$62,900 closed higher in roughly 68% of cases, supporting the market’s extreme YES probability [1][6].
Traders should monitor Binance’s real-time BTC/USDT graph for the exact open and close values once the 1H candle finalises, as well as any sudden volume spikes or macro news that could trigger intraday swings. Recent price predictions suggest a 5% weekly increase toward $64,163, reinforcing the bullish tilt, though short-term volatility remains a risk if trading volume contracts [1][8].
Methodology
Sports-specific comparison page for Bitcoin Up or Down - July 13, 3AM ET. 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.
- 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.
- How fast do sports winnings settle?
- Once the official league outcome is logged in the UMA Oracle (typically 1-2 hours after the final whistle), Polymarket's smart contract triggers USDC payout. To your wallet within minutes.
- 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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