TOTAL VOLUME:
$114.6b
24H VOL:
$132,305,954
24H TRANSACTIONS:
1,380,975,298
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,208,428,537
337,256
Markets across
34,285
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
3,306
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
42%
VS.
Kalshi:
58%
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These events track the price of gold at the end of 2026, with multiple price thresholds being monitored at a specific time on December 31st. Participants are assessing where the precious metal's value will settle as the year concludes.
Resolution is determined by the closing price of the 1-minute candlestick for gold on December 31, 2026 at 05:00 PM EST, verified from Pyth - Gold data. Nine distinct price thresholds define the outcomes, ranging from $4,300 per troy ounce to $5,300 per troy ounce in $100 increments. Each threshold represents a separate outcome, with the actual closing price determining which outcome resolves affirmatively. The price verification is sourced directly from Pyth's gold price feed.
Gold price at year end is priced on Kalshi through binary contracts that resolve based on whether gold closes above or below a specified strike price on December 31, 2026. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The top outcome currently trades at 74.0% percent implied probability, meaning traders assign that likelihood to gold finishing above $4,300. Prices move continuously as new information arrives, geopolitical tensions shift, or central bank policy expectations change. You can buy or sell shares at any time before market close, with your profit or loss determined by the final settlement price relative to your entry.
The Gold price at year end market resolves on Dec 31, 2026, at which point the final gold price is locked in and contracts settle. The outcome is determined by the official closing price of gold on that date, measured against the strike price embedded in each contract. Once the reference price is confirmed, all positions are automatically settled in cash based on whether the condition was met. Traders should monitor announcements from Kalshi regarding any potential delays or clarifications as the resolution date approaches.
Gold prices are sensitive to US dollar strength, real interest rates, and geopolitical risk. Major catalysts include Federal Reserve policy decisions and inflation data, which affect real yields and gold's opportunity cost. Escalations in regional conflicts, trade tensions, or central bank reserve accumulation can drive safe-haven demand. Currency movements, particularly dollar weakness, typically boost gold. Economic recession fears or financial stability concerns also tend to lift prices. Additionally, changes in real estate or equity market sentiment can shift investor allocation to commodities. Traders should track macroeconomic calendars, Fed communications, and geopolitical developments closely through year-end.