Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Sport Prediction) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Live odds → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Live odds → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Live odds → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Live odds → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| 36°C | 100% |
| 27°C or below | 0% |
| 28°C | 0% |
| 29°C | 0% |
| 30°C | 0% |
| 31°C | 0% |
| 32°C | 0% |
| 33°C | 0% |
| 34°C | 0% |
| 35°C | 0% |
| 37°C or higher | 0% |
Market context
Taipei is already running hot at Songshan Airport, with the live temperature around 31°C and a “feels like” level well above that, so the market is being priced off whether the day’s maximum can get beyond the high-thirties rather than whether it reaches a warm summer baseline. The venue matters because the settlement source is Taipei Songshan Airport Station, not a citywide average, so local cloud cover, sea-breeze timing and afternoon convection can move the recorded peak by a degree or two.
The current 0% yes price is difficult to reconcile with the live setup and with the broader summer pattern in Taipei, where late-July highs commonly sit in the mid-to-upper 30s under humid conditions. That means the most relevant historical comparison is not “will it be hot” but “will it top the specific threshold implied by the winning range”; when a market is already deep into the trading session, probabilities often stay anchored to the latest observed conditions unless a new weather driver appears. On that basis, 36°C remains the most plausible landing zone unless temperatures accelerate sharply in the early afternoon.
The main catalysts to watch are any fast-moving changes in cloud cover, thunderstorm development and wind direction between now and the settlement window closing at noon UTC, which corresponds to the middle of the Taipei afternoon. If convection builds later than expected, the airport can still post a higher maximum even after a cloudy morning; if sea breeze or showers arrive early, the cap on the day’s high may stay near the current forecast band.
Methodology
Sports-specific comparison page for Highest temperature in Taipei on July 22?. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi or Manifold.
Resolution & payout
Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.
FAQ
- When do sports markets resolve?
- Typically within hours of the official final whistle. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with source URLs pointing at official league data feeds — e.g. the Premier League for EPL markets, UEFA for Champions League, FIFA for World Cup.
- What are live sports odds on Polymarket?
- Some top-tier matches stay open during play — you can trade the half-time probability in the 70th minute. Polymarket mid-prices update second-by-second; any frontend mirroring the order book shows the same movement.
- Which sports markets are available?
- Football (soccer) dominates — Champions League, World Cup, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga — followed by NFL, NBA, tennis Grand Slams, Formula 1, boxing/MMA. Resolution via official league source confirmation.
- How fast do sports winnings settle?
- Once the official league outcome is logged in the UMA Oracle (typically 1-2 hours after the final whistle), Polymarket's smart contract triggers USDC payout. To your wallet within minutes.
- What's the difference between match odds and outright odds?
- Match odds cover a single game ("Bayern beats BVB"). Outright odds are long-term aggregates ("Bayern wins the league"). Outright markets have deeper liquidity; match markets have faster resolution.
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