Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Election Predictions UK) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
49% | 51% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Trade this market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
49% | 51% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Trade this market → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Trade this market → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Trade this market → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Trade this market → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| 49% | |
| Anthropic | 43% |
| OpenAI | 2% |
| Alibaba | 0% |
| Z.ai | 0% |
| xAI | 0% |
| DeepSeek | 0% |
| Moonshot | 0% |
| Mistral | 0% |
| Meituan | 0% |
| Microsoft | 0% |
| Meta | 0% |
| Amazon | 0% |
| Baidu | 0% |
| ByteDance | 0% |
| Company A | 0% |
| Company B | 0% |
| Company C | 0% |
| Company D | 0% |
| Company E | 0% |
| Company F | 0% |
| Company G | 0% |
| Company H | 0% |
| Company I | 0% |
| Company K | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
Market context
The market hinges on which firm secures the top spot on the Chatbot Arena’s Text Arena Math leaderboard by 31 July 2026, a metric determined by live human voting rather than static benchmarks. Current data from April 2026 shows Anthropic’s claude-opus-4-6-thinking holding the #1 Math rank with an Elo of 1518, while OpenAI’s gpt-5.4-high sits at #2 [1][3]. This 49% implied probability reflects a tight contest where Anthropic leads but faces aggressive pressure from OpenAI, mirroring historical volatility where the top Math Elo has gained 172 points since tracking began, averaging rapid monthly improvements [3].
Traders should monitor scheduled model releases and leaderboard updates, as new frontier models can instantly reshuffle rankings; Anthropic’s recent Claude Fable 5 lead on composite quality suggests continued investment in math capabilities [2]. The primary catalyst is the July leaderboard check itself, with dependencies including whether OpenAI launches a superior GPT-5 variant before the deadline or if Anthropic releases an updated Opus model. Recent composite rankings indicate Anthropic currently leads across 362+ models, but the Math category remains the fastest-improving segment, making the outcome highly sensitive to the next major announcement [2][3].
Methodology
Political prediction markets differ structurally from sports betting: thinner liquidity, longer settlement windows, higher sensitivity to single news events. This page shows the live Polymarket quote for Which company has the best Math AI model end of July? plus platform attributes for the three reference venues, so you can see at a glance where the deepest market for this question sits.
Resolution & payout
For political markets the resolution source is decisive. Polymarket defines a concrete source per contract (e.g. AP, Reuters, official electoral commission) and uses the UMA Optimistic Oracle as the on-chain dispute mechanism. With a clearly defined outcome the USDC payout lands within minutes of the final confirmation.
FAQ
- What resolution source is used for elections?
- Polymarket defines the source per contract — usually Associated Press (AP Race Call), Reuters or the official electoral commission. The source is stated in contract details before the market opens.
- Can prediction markets influence election outcomes?
- Markets reflect expectations rather than create them. Studies show public-facing markets can anchor expectations, but don't influence the underlying outcome. Political markets are information, not advocacy.
- Which platform has the deepest political liquidity?
- Polymarket — by far. US 2024 presidential volume was ~$3.5B vs Kalshi (~$200M) and Betfair (~$120M). Where Polymarket is geo-blocked, brokers like Election Predictions UK route into the same order book at 0% fees.
- Are political prediction markets legal in my country?
- It varies. They sit in legal gray areas in most jurisdictions. Polymarket is geo-blocked from US/UK/EU; some broker frontends have a different geo footprint. Trade only with capital you can afford to lose, and only if you understand the legal status in your jurisdiction.
- Which political events have the biggest volume?
- US Presidential election, party nominations (DNC/RNC), Senate majorities, individual state outcomes (Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin), and major European elections. Peak markets reach $50-500M per event.
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