Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via توقعات المونديال) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
73% | 27% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Trade this market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
73% | 27% | 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 |
|---|---|
| August 31 | 73% |
| August 15 | 61% |
Market context
The market is tracking whether Washington and Tehran produce an **official diplomatic agreement** on Hormuz before the deadline, not whether shipping merely keeps moving. That distinction matters because the current public record already includes a June memorandum of understanding that set out immediate reopening terms and a 60-day follow-on process, so traders are effectively pricing the chance of a later, qualifying instrument rather than the original framework itself.[5][7][17]
History argues for caution around the 68% crowd price. Reuters reported on 1 July that talks in Doha were still struggling with technical issues on maritime traffic and incentives, while a Reuters update on 4 August said the latest shipping attack in the strait underlined how fragile the process remains, with the US and Iran giving conflicting accounts of whether talks are even under way.[2][1] That is the kind of backdrop where headline optimism can coexist with thin legal substance: a memorandum, de-escalation, or mediated statement may not satisfy a market that requires an agreement establishing binding Iranian commitments on vessel traffic.[5][16]
The main catalysts are therefore procedural, not military. Traders should watch for any signed text, joint communiqué, or mediator-led announcement from Qatar or Oman, plus whether either side confirms the reopening terms in a form that matches the market’s definition of a diplomatic agreement.[1][3][6] Reuters noted on 4 August that Trump said talks were under way and gave Tehran a “last chance”, while Iran denied any negotiations were scheduled, so any shift in wording from denial to formal acknowledgement would be the most important near-term repricing trigger.[1]
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for توقع: US-Iran Hormuz Agreement by 2026?. 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 (US-focused) or Manifold (play-money).
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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