Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via احتمالات كأس العالم) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
92% | 8% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | View on Polymarket → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
92% | 8% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | View on Polymarket → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | View on Polymarket → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | View on Polymarket → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | View on Polymarket → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| August 21 | 92% |
| August 14 | 81% |
| August 13 | 43% |
| August 12 | 21% |
| August 7 | 0% |
| August 11 | 0% |
Market context
SpaceX's xAI division must release Grok 4.6—or a direct successor variant—to the general public by mid-August 2026 for this market to settle Yes. The current zero probability reflects the absence of any confirmed roadmap or public commitment from xAI regarding a 4.6 release within that timeframe. Grok 4.5 arrived in late 2024, establishing a baseline for version cadence, though xAI has not disclosed typical intervals between major releases or whether incremental updates follow a predictable schedule.
Historical precedent from competing labs suggests release cycles of 6–12 months between numbered versions, though xAI's track record remains limited. OpenAI moved from GPT-4 to GPT-4 Turbo to GPT-4o within roughly 18 months; Anthropic released Claude 3 variants across a similar window. However, xAI operates under different commercial and technical constraints, with Grok development tied to Tesla and SpaceX infrastructure priorities rather than a standalone product roadmap. The definition's inclusion of cost-efficiency variants and task-specialised models broadens the resolution criteria, lowering the bar slightly from a flagship-only interpretation.
Traders should monitor xAI announcements at Tesla earnings calls, SpaceX shareholder updates, and Elon Musk's public statements on AI development timelines. Any formal disclosure of a 4.6 development cycle or public beta launch would shift odds materially. The settlement window's August 2026 endpoint leaves roughly 18 months for announcement and deployment; absence of any signal by mid-2026 would likely confirm the No outcome.
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for توقع: Grok 4.6 released by 2026?. 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 (US-focused) or Manifold (play-money).
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
- Are prediction markets better than sports betting?
- Prediction markets tend toward tighter odds than bookmakers because they use peer-to-peer exchange rather than bookmaker margin. On major matches, Polymarket quotes typically sit 2-5% closer to the true probability model than bet365 or DraftKings.
- 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.
- 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.
- Can I import form data and lineups?
- This page shows the live Polymarket quote as an implied probability. Form data and lineups must be researched separately via sports data providers (e.g. Soccerway, ESPN, FBref) — we surface the market probability, not the sport analysis.
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