Short Answer

Bitcoin is likely to trade at or above $73,250 on Nov 7, 2026, at 5pm EST, with recent bearish sentiment and significant ETF outflows contributing to sustained downward pressure, despite current trading near $75,800-$76,000.

1. Market Behavior & Drivers

The market's probability fell on November 7, coinciding with reports that Bitcoin was trading between $75,850 and $75,960. This price range is significantly higher than the apparent threshold of $65,999.99 specified in the contract's ticker. The confirmation that Bitcoin's price was settling far outside the contract's likely resolution bracket drove the probability of a 'Yes' outcome down from 29% to a low of 20%. The repricing occurred on significant volume, with more than 8,000 contracts changing hands during the drop.
A later partial recovery to 24% does not correspond to any specific development in the provided information. The overall traded volume of 21,712 contracts shows moderate liquidity for a short-duration market.
  • Bitcoin above $73,250 is expected due to sustained bearish market sentiment and ETF outflows. Reaching $76,000 or higher faces strong resistance at $76,378.00. * An FOMC hold and positive midterm signals could drive a potential rally to $90,000.

Who Wins and Why

Outcome Market Model Why
$76,250 or above 26.0% 20.0% The market faces key resistance at $76,378.00, making higher price thresholds challenging.
$76,000 or above 42.0% 34.0% The market faces key resistance at $76,378.00, making higher price thresholds challenging.
$75,750 or above 59.0% 54.7% Recent bearish market sentiment and ETF outflows suggest sustained downward pressure.
$75,500 or above 73.0% 69.5% Recent bearish market sentiment and ETF outflows suggest sustained downward pressure.
$77,250 or above 3.0% 2.5% The market faces key resistance at $76,378.00, making higher price thresholds challenging.

Current Context

Prediction markets price Bitcoin near $75,900 for November 7. On November 7, 2026, Bitcoin traded between $75,850 and $75,960 [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. Prediction markets on Robinhood, Kalshi, and Polymarket forecast the 5pm EST settlement most likely in the $75,750–$76,000 range [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. Overall market sentiment is bearish [9][10]. Bitcoin began November at $78,050, following a 7.3% decline in October, its second consecutive monthly drop in October [11]. The asset currently trades 38.1% below its all-time high, with the October 30 low of $76,141 serving as a key technical support level for November [11].
Macro and crypto-specific events drove recent price declines. Bitcoin fell 4.4% on November 5, 2026, dropping from approximately $79,700 to under $75,600 [9][12]. This decline coincided with a 4.4% fall in the S&P 500 and a 5.5% drop in the Nasdaq after the US midterm elections [9][12]. Approximately $428 million in crypto long positions were liquidated within one hour [9][12]. US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced ~$430 million in outflows on November 5, following ~$74.6 million in inflows on November 4 [9][11]. This follows a record $643 million outflow on October 30, which reduced total net assets to $98.1 billion [9][11]. Binance suffered a $6.3 billion hack in late October 2026; the exchange reopened withdrawals on November 2, with customers pulling a net $3.64 billion on the first day [12][13]. Binance replaced about 95% of stolen funds from its own reserves [12][13]. The Federal Reserve maintained rates at 3.75%–4% on October 28, 2026, though two officials voted for a hike [9][12]. Traders, as of November 6, expected a December rate increase with over 65% probability [9][12].
Analysts offer divergent short-term and year-end forecasts. Prediction markets give Bitcoin an 82.0% chance of reaching $77,500 by November 2026, an 87.5% chance of touching $75,000, and a 40.5% chance of reaching $70,000 before November ends [9][10]. Expert NoLimit predicts Bitcoin could bottom between $45,000–$50,000 by year-end 2026, based on halving cycle timing and NUPL indicators [14][15]. Analyst Benjamin Cowen forecasts a potential drop to $40,000 by October–November 2026 [16]. Conversely, analyst Aralez forecasts a bear market bottom near $46,000 in October 2026, followed by a strong Q4 recovery with Bitcoin potentially reaching $85,000 by November and $100,000 by December 2026 [17]. Key November 2026 dates include: November 3 (US midterm elections and Binance reserve report), November 10 (US CPI report), November 11 (MSCI decision on Strategy Inc.), and November 27 (Bitcoin options expiry) [12][11][18][19][20][21][22].
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2. Price Chart

Historical Price (Probability)

Outcome probability
Date

3. Significant Price Movements

Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.

📈 November 06, 2026: 9.0pp spike

Price increased from 81.0% to 90.0%

Outcome: $75,000 or above

What happened: The 9.0 percentage point spike in the prediction market for "BTC price on Nov 7, 2026 at 5pm EST? $75,000 or above" was primarily driven by Bitcoin's recovery above the critical $75,000 level on November 6, 2026. After briefly touching $74,980, BTC rebounded to $75,692 within minutes and stabilized in the mid-$75,000s [1][2]. This rebound was significantly supported by the October U.S. jobs report, released on November 6, 2026, which showed strong job growth and provided some support for Bitcoin [2]. Although social media mentions of Bitcoin surged on November 6, 2026, with influencers highlighting trends [3], this activity appeared to coincide with the market stabilization rather than being the primary impetus for the critical rebound above $75,000. Social media was a contributing accelerant, but not the primary driver.
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4. Market Data

Contract Snapshot

This market resolves 'Yes' if the official Bitcoin price at 5:00 PM EST on November 7, 2026, is at or above the specified target (e.g., $75,750), and 'No' if it is below. The final official value is determined by averaging 60 Real Time Index (RTI) prices from CF Benchmarks, which are collected during the last minute before the 5:00 PM EST expiration.

Available Contracts

Market options and current pricing

Outcome bucket Yes (price) No (price) Last trade probability
$73,250 or above $1.00 $0.01 99%
$73,500 or above $1.00 $0.01 99%
$73,750 or above $1.00 $0.01 99%
$74,000 or above $0.99 $0.02 98%
$74,250 or above $0.99 $0.02 98%
$71,750 or above $1.00 $0.03 97%
$74,500 or above $0.98 $0.03 97%
$74,750 or above $0.96 $0.05 95%
$75,000 or above $0.92 $0.09 91%
$75,250 or above $0.85 $0.16 85%
$75,500 or above $0.74 $0.27 73%
$75,750 or above $0.59 $0.42 59%
$76,000 or above $0.42 $0.59 42%
$76,250 or above $0.26 $0.75 26%
$76,500 or above $0.14 $0.87 14%
$76,750 or above $0.08 $0.93 8%
$77,000 or above $0.04 $0.97 4%
$77,250 or above $0.03 $0.98 3%
$81,250 or above $0.01 $1.00 3%
$77,500 or above $0.02 $0.99 2%
$77,750 or above $0.02 $0.99 2%
$81,000 or above $0.01 $1.00 2%
$78,000 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$78,250 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$66,000 or above $1.00 $0.01 0%
$66,250 or above $1.00 $0.01 0%
$66,500 or above $1.00 $0.01 0%
$66,750 or above $1.00 $0.01 0%
$67,000 or above $1.00 $0.01 0%
$67,250 or above $1.00 $0.01 0%
$67,500 or above $1.00 $0.01 0%
$67,750 or above $1.00 $0.02 0%
$68,000 or above $1.00 $0.02 0%
$68,250 or above $1.00 $0.02 0%
$68,500 or above $1.00 $0.02 0%
$68,750 or above $1.00 $0.02 0%
$69,000 or above $1.00 $0.02 0%
$69,250 or above $1.00 $0.02 0%
$69,500 or above $1.00 $0.02 0%
$69,750 or above $1.00 $0.02 0%
$70,000 or above $1.00 $0.02 0%
$70,250 or above $1.00 $0.02 0%
$70,500 or above $1.00 $0.02 0%
$70,750 or above $1.00 $0.02 0%
$71,000 or above $1.00 $0.03 0%
$71,250 or above $1.00 $0.03 0%
$71,500 or above $1.00 $0.03 0%
$72,000 or above $1.00 $0.02 0%
$72,250 or above $1.00 $0.02 0%
$72,500 or above $1.00 $0.02 0%
$72,750 or above $1.00 $0.01 0%
$73,000 or above $1.00 $0.01 0%
$78,500 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%
$78,750 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%
$79,000 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%
$79,250 or above $0.02 $1.00 0%
$79,500 or above $0.02 $1.00 0%
$79,750 or above $0.03 $1.00 0%
$80,000 or above $0.02 $1.00 0%
$80,250 or above $0.02 $1.00 0%
$80,500 or above $0.02 $1.00 0%
$80,750 or above $0.02 $1.00 0%
$81,500 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%
$81,750 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%
$82,000 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%
$82,250 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%
$82,500 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%
$82,750 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%
$83,000 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%
$83,250 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%
$83,500 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%
$83,750 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%
$84,000 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%
$84,250 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%
$84,500 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%
$84,750 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%
$85,000 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%
$85,250 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%
$85,500 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%
$85,750 or above $0.01 $1.00 0%

Market Discussion

Prediction markets on November 7, 2026, largely indicated that Bitcoin's price at 5 pm EST would settle between $75,500 and $76,000, with Robinhood markets showing the $75,750-$75,999.99 range as the most likely outcome [1]. Historical and real-time data from November 7, 2026, further supported this, with BTC reported between $75,947 and $76,058 across several platforms [2]. While discussions earlier in November 2026 noted bearish sentiment and a potential dip towards $75,000, the immediate market outlook on November 7, 2026, suggested stabilization around $76,000 [3].

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5. Trust Index

Octagon Trust Index Kalshi 80 Good

“KXBTCD 26NOV0717 T80999.99” made a sharp jump with almost no trading behind it.

Integrity risk· Thin-volume moves

How it adds up
Integrity80% of score83Good
Trade quality20% of score66Caution
Trust score80Good

Weighted blend with hard caps — a critically weak safety pillar, or a severe trading anomaly, caps the total regardless of the rest. Full methodology · About the Trust Index

Trust profile
Integrity4 screens run · 5 don't apply · 1 awaiting data

6. What are derivatives markets pricing in for the Nov 10 CPI report, and how could this affect Bitcoin's correlation with the S&P 500 before Nov 7?

Expected Nov 2026 Headline CPI (MoM)0.4% [1]
Expected Nov 2026 Core CPI (MoM)0.2% [1]
Bitcoin-S&P 500 30-day Correlation (March 2026)0.74 [2]
Derivatives markets anticipate moderate inflation and increased volatility ahead of CPI. Expectations for the November 10, 2026 CPI report indicate a headline inflation forecast of 0.4% month-over-month (3.4% year-over-year) and core inflation at 0.2% month-over-month (2.4% year-over-year) [1]. This outlook coincides with heightened market volatility, evidenced by the VIX climbing to 19.42 and broader increases in implied volatilities across asset classes during the week of October 26, 2026 [3][4]. Furthermore, market indicators suggest a preference for hedging against lower yields, with USD swaption risk reversals turning negative on short durations and the 2-year Treasury yield dropping 30 basis points by the end of October, signaling market anticipation of a dovish near-term stance from the Federal Reserve [3].
Heightened volatility is expected to strengthen Bitcoin's correlation with the S&P 500. The projected increase in market volatility leading up to the November 10 CPI release could significantly enhance Bitcoin's correlation with the S&P 500, potentially before November 7 [4]. Studies show that the interconnectivity between Bitcoin and the S&P 500 intensifies during periods of market turbulence, with the S&P 500 acting as the primary source of market shocks [5]. A notable example occurred in March 2026, when Bitcoin's 30-day correlation with the S&P 500 reached its annual peak of approximately 0.74 amidst widespread risk-off sentiment [2]. Since early 2025, the correlation between the S&P 500 and Bitcoin has generally risen, indicating Bitcoin's increased resemblance to equity assets [6]. Consequently, the market's preparation for volatility surrounding the upcoming CPI report is anticipated to reinforce the correlation between Bitcoin and the S&P 500 [4][5][6].
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7. What technical and on-chain indicators support the bearish year-end price targets from analysts like NoLimit and Benjamin Cowen, despite Bitcoin trading above $75,000?

Bitcoin Cyclical Low ForecastOctober 2026, revisiting $60,000 (Benjamin Cowen) [1][2]
Investtech Algorithmic Score-69 (negative) as of November 6, 2026 [3]
Fear & Greed Index28 (Fear) as of November 6, 2026 (CoinCodex) [4]
Analysts predict a Bitcoin cyclical low despite high current prices. Forecasts from analysts, including Benjamin Cowen, project a cyclical low for Bitcoin in October 2026, with expectations for the cryptocurrency to revisit the $60,000 mark. This outlook aligns with historical midterm year patterns and is supported by a confluence of technical indicators, a notable shift in significant trader sentiment, and prevailing macroeconomic conditions, even as Bitcoin currently trades above $75,000 [1][2][5][6].
Technical and on-chain metrics strongly indicate impending price drops. Numerous technical analysis indicators reveal bearish signals for Bitcoin. The daily Supertrend indicator flipped red in November 2026, suggesting a potential decline towards approximately $60,000, reminiscent of a previous 25% drop [5]. Bitcoin is currently trading below its 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of $81,999 and its 50-day SMA of $81,806, with a short-term bearish crossover confirmed by the 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) falling below the 50-day EMA [6][7][4]. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) is below the neutral 50 threshold, registering between 38 and 43, while the weekly stochastic indicator around 90% signals an overbought market [6][7][4][8]. Investtech's algorithmic analysis rated Bitcoin at -69 as of November 6, 2026, citing breakdowns through support levels and falling trend channels [3]. Furthermore, CoinCodex reports 24 bearish technical signals against only 8 bullish ones, with the Fear & Greed Index positioned at 28, indicating "Fear" [4]. On-chain data reinforces this bearish sentiment, as Hyperliquid's largest traders shifted to net short positions on Bitcoin for the first time since March 2026 [6]. The influence of the Bitcoin halving on supply is reportedly diminishing, making prices increasingly reliant on macroeconomic factors and investor flows [8]. The substantial holdings of nearly 1.8 million bitcoins in miner wallets, coupled with a decline in the Bitcoin difficulty adjustment in October 2026, suggest potential selling pressure and miner capitulation [8][9].
Macroeconomic shifts and prediction markets reinforce bearish sentiment. Macroeconomic factors further contribute to the bearish outlook, as the Federal Reserve has removed its easing bias, and futures markets indicate a nearly 90% chance of a rate hike in December 2026 [2][8]. Prediction markets reflect significant bearish expectations, showing high probabilities for Bitcoin to drop below $72,500 and $70,000 in November 2026 [10][11][12].
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8. How do the fundamental assumptions of Aralez's bullish $85,000 Q4 forecast compare to the cycle-based bearish models of Cowen and NoLimit?

Aralez Q4 2026 Forecast$85,000 [1]
NoLimit Cycle Bottom Target$45,000-$50,000 [2][3]
Prediction Market Probability ($85k-90k range)9% (as of November 7, 2026) [4]
Aralez's bullish $85,000 Q4 2026 forecast contradicts prevailing cycle-based bearish models. This optimistic projection from Aralez relies on the fundamental assumption that the traditional four-year cycle will be broken by a surge in structural institutional demand, including significant ETF inflows and widespread sovereign adoption [1]. This viewpoint is reinforced by a broader institutional narrative, shared by Bitwise, predicting that 2026 will see new all-time highs driven by ETF inflows potentially purchasing over 100% of new Bitcoin supply and accelerating institutional adoption [1]. In stark contrast, the models put forth by both Ben Cowen and NoLimit are grounded in the expectation that the four-year cycle will continue to influence market dynamics [5][6][2][3][1].
Bearish models utilize distinct cycle-based indicators for lower targets. Ben Cowen's bearish model postulates that the 200-week moving average will provide a critical support level by summer 2026, or by October 2026 at the latest, consistent with the persistence of the four-year cycle [5]. Cowen also suggested that a Federal Reserve quantitative easing (QE) restart would be insufficient to initiate a new bull narrative, drawing parallels to Bitcoin's decline in 2019 despite balance sheet expansion [5]. While Cowen initially assigned a 65% probability on September 8, 2026, that the cycle low was still ahead, he later acknowledged this assessment was incorrect, as Bitcoin had already bottomed at $57,717 on June 30 prior to a significant surge [6]. NoLimit's bearish model employs a time-based cycle framework, observing that historically, the period from a cycle high to a cycle low has averaged about 382 days after each halving, ranging from 363 to 406 days [2]. Based on the most recent cycle high in early October 2025, this framework suggests a cycle bottom in late October 2026, targeting a price range of $45,000-$50,000 [2][3]. NoLimit's model also incorporates the Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) indicator, noting that as of early 2026, Bitcoin had not yet entered the "deep blue zone" typically associated with generational buying opportunities, signaling potential for further downside before a capitulation low [2][3]. Furthermore, the model considers behavioral signals such as extreme equity insider selling, private company IPO activity, and potential political and regulatory risks that could diminish liquidity [2].
Current prediction markets largely favor a bearish-to-neutral year-end outcome. As of November 7, 2026, prediction markets show Bitcoin trading around $75,000-$76,000 [7][8][9]. However, the prediction market for "Bitcoin price at the end of 2026" indicated only a 9% probability for the $85,000-$89,999.99 range [4]. This suggests the market broadly anticipates a bearish-to-neutral result for year-end 2026, aligning more closely with the bearish outlooks of Cowen and NoLimit than with Aralez's bullish target [4].
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9. What on-chain data sources are available to track Binance's net flows and proof-of-reserves following its late October 2026 hack?

Net Outflow after ReopeningApproximately $3.64 billion (between 06:00 and 15:30 UTC on November 2, 2026) [1]
Assets Covered by First Proof-of-Reserves10 assets [2]
First Proof-of-Reserves Snapshot DateOctober 31, 2026 [1][3][2]
Blockchain analytics tools aided tracking of attacker's wallet activity and fund movements. On-chain data sources, such as Lukka Blockchain Analytics and Arkham blockchain data, were instrumental in tracking a cluster of thousands of attacker addresses involved in tens of thousands of transactions [4][5]. This tracking revealed asset movements through Uniswap, borrowing on Aave with stolen USDT as collateral, and funds converted to Bitcoin passing through CoinJoin transactions [4][5]. Following the reopening of withdrawals on November 2, 2026, Binance processed approximately $4.65 billion in withdrawals against roughly $1.01 billion in deposits over a 9.5-hour period, resulting in a net outflow of about $3.64 billion [1].
Binance published an initial zero-knowledge proof-of-reserves covering ten assets. Binance completed this proof-of-reserves based on a snapshot taken at 00:00 UTC on October 31, 2026, with the full zk-SNARK proof published on November 2, 2026 [1][3][2]. This proof utilizes Merkle Trees to commit account-balance data into a cryptographic structure and employs zk-SNARKs to verify that user balances are included in the aggregate net account balance without exposing individual customer data [2][6]. Users can verify their inclusion using their Merkle Leaf and Record ID on Binance's official verification page [2][6]. The Proof of Reserves page also confirmed that 98% of impacted token assets were replenished by October 31 [3].
However, Binance's proof-of-reserves comes with specific, outlined limitations. A second proof-of-reserves snapshot, intended to cover additional tokens, was scheduled for November 4, 2026 [1][2]. Nevertheless, Binance's proof-of-reserves has limitations, as it cannot establish continuous backing, fully account for corporate liabilities, guarantee present withdrawal availability, or ensure a specific outcome in the event of insolvency [2].
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10. How might the immediate aftermath of the Nov 5 market drop and Binance's record hack influence institutional sentiment and Bitcoin ETF flows before Nov 7?

Bitcoin ETF Net Outflows (Nov 5, 2026)$430.2 million [1][2]
Cumulative Bitcoin ETF Outflows (Nov 2026)Approximately $869.8 million [1][2]
Binance Hack Amount$6.3 billion [3][4][5]
The Bitcoin market experienced significant negative institutional sentiment, leading to substantial outflows from Bitcoin ETFs following a market drop on November 5, 2026. US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $430.2 million in net outflows on November 5 alone, contributing to a cumulative November outflow of approximately $869.8 million across the first four trading sessions [1][2]. Concurrently, Bitcoin itself crashed approximately 5.3% on November 5, falling from around $80,444 to an intraday low near $75,035 [1][2].
This market downturn was significantly influenced by the record $6.3 billion Binance hack, which was disclosed on October 29, 2026, initiating a period of increased risk-off sentiment [3][4][5]. The hack triggered over $1.6 billion in crypto liquidations and caused Bitcoin to fall to a six-week low of approximately $77,300-$77,445 on October 30 [3][4][5]. Further exacerbating this sentiment, Next Technology Holding authorized the sale or borrowing against its approximately 5,833 Bitcoin after the hack [5]. While Binance stated it had covered around 90% of the stolen funds by October 31, 2026 [6], the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates that same week, with two officials favoring a rate hike, also contributed to a defensive mood in crypto markets [5].
Total US Bitcoin ETF assets declined significantly, with future price uncertainty. As a result of these factors, total assets in US Bitcoin ETFs declined to $96.65 billion on November 5, 2026, from $113.29 billion at the end of 2025 [2]. Prediction markets indicate an expectation for Bitcoin to remain in the $75,000-$76,000 range, with a 55% probability of it being at or above $75,750 on November 7, 2026 [7][8].
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11. What Could Change the Odds

Key Catalysts

The November 4-5 FOMC Meeting is the most significant upcoming catalyst, with November hike odds at 37% entering Q4. A hold combined with positive midterm election signals could produce a Bitcoin rally, potentially taking BTC through $90,000 [1]. U.S. Midterm Elections on November 3, 2026, are a Tier 2 catalyst; a Republican victory in both chambers would support crypto legislation and the strategic BTC reserve, while a Democratic victory in both chambers would be slightly negative for altcoins and crypto-related companies [2][3]. The November 10, 2026 CPI release at 8:30 AM EST is the next major macro data point, which could shift risk sentiment and move Bitcoin across prediction market bracket boundaries [4][5]. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, who replaced Jerome Powell on May 15, 2026, removed forward guidance from FOMC statements and signaled a leaner, more price-focused Fed; the October 28 FOMC held rates at 3.75%–4.00%, with the next decision on December 8-9 carrying updated economic projections [6][7][2].
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a historic $4.51 billion in net outflows in June 2026, with aggregate ETF AUM retrenching to $72.8 billion from early-year highs near $104 billion [8][5]. Continued ETF outflows would pressure lower brackets, while inflows could push price toward $82,000–$84,000 [8][5]. The MSCI Index Consultation Result on October 16 could trigger an estimated $2.8 billion in passive fund selling of Strategy (MicroStrategy) shares if the non-operating company screen is adopted, putting indirect pressure on Bitcoin through the corporate treasury model narrative [1].

Key Dates & Catalysts

  • Strike Date: November 07, 2026
  • Expiration: November 14, 2026
  • Closes: November 07, 2026
Sources (8)
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  3. 3🔼 Bitcoin recovers after US CPI data | XTBxtb.com
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  8. 8Bitcoin's Outlook in H2 2026: Macro Ceiling and $4.5B ETF Outflow Shock vs. On-Chain Floorbingx.com

13. Historical Resolutions

Historical Resolutions: 20 markets in this series

Outcomes: 0 resolved YES, 20 resolved NO

Recent resolutions:

  • KXBTCD-26NOV0620-T89299.99: NO (Nov 07, 2026)
  • KXBTCD-26NOV0620-T89199.99: NO (Nov 07, 2026)
  • KXBTCD-26NOV0620-T89099.99: NO (Nov 07, 2026)
  • KXBTCD-26NOV0620-T88999.99: NO (Nov 07, 2026)
  • KXBTCD-26NOV0620-T88899.99: NO (Nov 07, 2026)