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 → |
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 | 16% |
| ↑ 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 on-chain activity in the months preceding that date. The 2% implied probability suggests the market assigns low odds to a specific price threshold being reached, though the exact target price is not specified in the market parameters.
Historical volatility in Ethereum's price has ranged from sharp rallies during bull-market phases to sustained declines during bear cycles. In 2021, Ethereum reached nearly $4,900 before collapsing to under $900 by late 2022. Recovery patterns have typically required either major protocol upgrades, shifts in institutional adoption, or broader risk-on sentiment across equities and commodities. The current probability reflects scepticism about a dramatic move within the specified window, consistent with how markets price tail-risk events in mature crypto assets.
Traders monitoring this market should track scheduled Ethereum upgrades, regulatory announcements from the SEC or international bodies, and macroeconomic indicators affecting risk appetite. Bitcoin's price trajectory often leads Ethereum moves, making Federal Reserve policy and inflation data relevant signals. Staking yield changes, layer-two adoption metrics, and major institutional inflows or outflows can also shift sentiment. Recent on-chain data from platforms like Glassnode and Nansen will provide real-time context on whale accumulation and exchange flows closer to the settlement date.
Methodology
Sports-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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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