vol=$35,854,620, spread=0.0¢, OI=n/a
σ=7.10%/day, AC=-0.20, 31 points
High resolution risk due to the subjective interpretation of 'definitively states' regarding alien existence—officials could make ambiguous comments, denials, or classified disclosures that create legitimate disputes about whether the threshold was met. The fallback to 'consensus of credible reporting' adds further ambiguity and introduces potential oracle disputes about which sources qualify and what constitutes consensus.
Platform default: polymarket
169d to resolution, volume stable
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the President of the United States, any member of the Cabinet of the United States, any member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, or any US federal agency definitively states that extraterrestrial life or technology exists by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise,...