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Polymarket US vs. Kalshi: What a 100-Contract Trade Costs
Publication: The Defiant
Author: The Defiant Team
Source published: 21/10/2026, 19:47:17 UTC
Briefing created: 21/10/2026, 20:00:51 UTC
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Briefings
A hypothetical 100-contract trade on Polymarket and Kalshi yields nearly identical taker profits when bought at 40 cents and sold at 60 cents, suggesting similar market efficiency. The article notes that resting orders and funding methods can alter these comparisons, though specific variations are not detailed in the provided text.
Key points
- A hypothetical 100-contract trade on Polymarket and Kalshi produces nearly identical taker profits when purchased at 40 cents and sold at 60 cents.
- The article indicates that resting orders and funding methods can influence the comparison between the two platforms.
Context
This analysis compares Polymarket and Kalshi, two major US-based prediction markets, to evaluate their efficiency and cost structures for traders executing large contracts.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a hypothetical scenario; specific variations in resting orders and funding methods are not detailed, and the article does not provide a direct link to the source.
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