As of today the market prices Bitcoin Up or Down on August 5 at 52% — that is what traders are paying, in real money, for a share that pays $1.00 if it happens.
This market will resolve to "Up" if the "Close" price for the Binance 1 minute candle for BTC/USDT Aug 4 '26 12:00 in the ET timezone (noon) is lower than the final "Close" price for the Aug 5 '26 12:00 ET candle.
This market will resolve to "Down" if the "Close" price for the Binance 1 minute candle for BTC/USDT Aug 4 '26 12:00 in the ET timezone (noon) is higher than the final "Close" price for the Aug 5 '26 12:00 ET candle.
If the final "Close" price for both of these candles is exactly equal on Binance, this market will resolve 50-50.
The resolution source for this market is Binance, specifically the BTC/USDT "Close" prices currently available at https://www.binance.com/en/trade/BTC_USDT with "1m" and "Candles" selected on the top bar.
Please note that this market is about the price according to Binance BTC/USDT, not according to other exchanges or trading pairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current odds for Bitcoin Up or Down on August 5??
The market currently prices this at 52% (52¢ per share). Odds update continuously as traders buy and sell on Polymarket.
Will Bitcoin Up or Down on August 5?
Bitcoin Up or Down on August 5? is the market favorite at 52%, based on real money wagered by traders who have moved $86K through this market. Prediction-market odds have historically tracked outcomes more closely than polls, but they are a forecast, not a guarantee.
How much money is on Bitcoin Up or Down on August 5??
$86K has been traded on this market in total, including $86K in the last 24 hours, with $32K of resting liquidity in the order book.
When does Bitcoin Up or Down on August 5? resolve?
This market is scheduled to resolve on August 5, 2026. Winning shares pay out $1.00 each; losing shares expire worthless.
How does Bitcoin Up or Down on August 5? resolve?
This market will resolve to "Up" if the "Close" price for the Binance 1 minute candle for BTC/USDT Aug 4 '26 12:00 in the ET timezone (noon) is lower than the final "Close" price for the Aug 5 '26 12:00 ET candle.
This market will resolve to "Down" if the "Close" price for the Binance 1 minute candle for BTC/USDT Aug 4 '26 12:00 in the ET timezone (noon) is higher than the final "Close" price for the Aug 5 '26 12:00 ET candle.
If the final "Close" price for both of these candles is exactly equal on Binance, this market will resolve 50-50.
The resolution source for this market is Binance, specifically the BTC/USDT "Close" prices currently available at https://www.binance.com/en/trade/BTC_U
Where can I bet on Bitcoin Up or Down on August 5?
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