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US recession by the end of 2026: Polymarket vs Kalshi odds

Updated September 24, 2026 · refreshed twice a day

Polymarket prices Yes at 12.5% and Kalshi at 4.5%. The widest gap is on Yes: 12.5% on Polymarket vs 4.5% on Kalshi (8.0 points). Prices checked September 24, 2026, before fees.

OutcomePolymarketKalshiGapCheaper to buy Yes
Yes12.5%4.5%+8.0 ptsKalshi

Gap = Polymarket minus Kalshi, in percentage points, before fees. Polymarket odds page for this event · Kalshi odds for this event on Kalshi View

Frequently asked questions

Is Polymarket or Kalshi cheaper for US recession by the end of 2026?

Polymarket prices Yes at 12.5% and Kalshi at 4.5%. The widest gap is on Yes: 12.5% on Polymarket vs 4.5% on Kalshi (8.0 points). Prices checked September 24, 2026, before fees.

Why do Polymarket and Kalshi prices differ?

They are separate order books with different traders, fees and access rules, so the same outcome can trade a few points apart. Fees, deposit and withdrawal costs and settlement rules can erase a small gap.

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