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This market tracks which company’s AI model will first reach a score of 1550 or higher on the Chatbot Arena leaderboard in 2026. Currently, the consensus probability that no company will achieve this milestone is 78.0%, as aggregated from Kalshi and Polymarket. The market will resolve based on if a model by Alibaba is the first to hit 1550 on Text Arena before January 1, 2027. With a 14.0% probability, Claude is currently the second-most likely model to reach this benchmark. Keep an eye on the Chatbot Arena leaderboard as we approach the January 1, 2027 deadline to see if any models surpass the 1550 threshold.
This market will resolve according to the listed entity, which is the first to reach an Arena Score of 1550+ on the Chatbot Arena LLM Leaderboard (https://lmarena.ai/) by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Results from the "Text Arena" section on the leaderboard/text tab of https://lmarena.ai/ with the style control unchecked (https://arena.ai/leaderboard/text/overall-no-style-control) will be used to resolve this market. If no company's model reaches 1550+ Arena Score by the specified time, this market will resolve to "None in 2026". If the first model to reach a 1550+ Arena Score belongs to any company other than the listed ones, this market will be resolved to "Other". The resolution source for this market is the Chatbot Arena LLM Leaderboard found at https://lmarena.ai/. If this resolution source becomes unavailable, the market will remain open until it is accessible again. If it becomes permanently unavailable, resolution will be based on another credible source.
If a model by Alibaba is the first to hit 1550 on Text Arena before Jan 1, 2027, then the market resolves to Yes. If a model by Google is the first to hit 1550 on Text Arena before Jan 1, 2027, then the market resolves to Yes. If a model by OpenAI is the first to hit 1550 on Text Arena before Jan 1, 2027, then the market resolves to Yes. If a model by Anthropic is the first to hit 1550 on Text Arena before Jan 1, 2027, then the market resolves to Yes. If a model by xAI is the first to hit 1550 on Text Arena before Jan 1, 2027, then the market resolves to Yes. If a model by Moonshot AI is the first to hit 1550 on Text Arena before Jan 1, 2027, then the market resolves to Yes. If a model by Baidu is the first to hit 1550 on Text Arena before Jan 1, 2027, then the market resolves to Yes. If a model by Other is the first to hit 1550 on Text Arena before Jan 1, 2027, then the market resolves to Yes.
Resolves Yes if a model by the company specified in the option is the first to hit 1550 on Text Arena before Jan 1, 2027. Outcome verified from LM Arena Leaderboard (Remove Style Control). Note: this event is mutually exclusive.
Prediction market odds often offer a different perspective than traditional analyst forecasts. Analysts typically rely on fundamental analysis and expert opinions, while this market aggregates the wisdom of the crowd. Currently, the market reflects a dynamic assessment of each company’s capabilities and progress toward the 1550 benchmark. Discrepancies between market prices and analyst predictions can arise due to differing information sets, biases, or the market's ability to quickly incorporate new data. This market provides a unique, forward-looking indicator of potential outcomes in the AI space.
Polymarket and Kalshi can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Price discrepancies between Polymarket and Kalshi are common in aggregated markets. These differences can stem from variations in trader demographics, market liquidity, and the specific rules governing each platform. Currently, Polymarket currently favors Will no company have an AI model hit 1550 on Chatbot Arena in 2026? at 67.0%, while Kalshi leans toward Will Claude be the first to hit 1550 on Text Arena? at 18.0%. Furthermore, differing levels of information access and interpretation among traders on each platform can contribute to divergent pricing. The spread between the platforms is currently 49.0.
This market resolves around Jan 1, 2027, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The determination will be based on the official Chatbot Arena leaderboard, identifying the first company whose AI model reaches a score of 1550. The outcome will be verified against publicly available data, ensuring transparency and accuracy. Traders should monitor the Chatbot Arena leaderboard as Jan 1, 2027 approaches to stay informed about the potential resolution triggers for this market.
Several signals could significantly impact this market before it resolves. Major announcements regarding AI model updates from leading companies, breakthroughs in AI research, or shifts in the Chatbot Arena rankings are all potential catalysts. Unexpected performance improvements or regressions in any of the competing AI models would also likely move the market. Public perception and media coverage surrounding the AI race could also influence trader sentiment and, consequently, the market prices. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for understanding the dynamics of this market.