| Outcome | Spread | ||
|---|---|---|---|
0 0 (0 bps) | - | - | |
E Exactly 0 cuts | - | - | |
E Exactly 1 cut | - | - | |
1 1 (25 bps) | - | - | |
E Exactly 2 cuts | - | - | |
2 2 (50 bps) | - | - | |
E Exactly 3 cuts | - | - | |
3 3 (75 bps) | - | - | |
E Exactly 8 cuts | - | - | |
6 6 (150 bps) | - | - | |
E Exactly 4 cuts | - | - | |
1 12+ (300+ bps) | - | - | |
7 7 (175 bps) | - | - | |
4 4 (100 bps) | - | - | |
5 5 (125 bps) | - | - | |
E Exactly 5 cuts | - | - | |
E Exactly 13 cuts | - | - | |
8 8 (200 bps) | - | - | |
1 11 (275 bps) | - | - | |
9 9 (225 bps) | - | - | |
1 10 (250 bps) | - | - | |
E Exactly 19 cuts | - | - | |
E Exactly 20 cuts | - | - | |
E Exactly 18 cuts | - | - | |
E Exactly 15 cuts | - | - | |
E Exactly 17 cuts | - | - | |
E Exactly 12 cuts | - | - | |
E Exactly 6 cuts | - | - | |
E Exactly 11 cuts | - | - | |
E Exactly 14 cuts | - | - | |
E Exactly 16 cuts | - | - | |
E Exactly 10 cuts | - | - | |
E Exactly 7 cuts | - | - | |
E Exactly 9 cuts | - | - |
Background, methodology, and platform context
Compare Number of Fed rate cuts in 2026 prediction market odds side by side across Polymarket, Kalshi. Platforms show similar odds, with an average spread of just 0.0pp. Close agreement often signals strong market consensus. With $50.60M in combined trading volume across 34 outcomes, this is one of the most actively traded cross-platform prediction markets.
Descriptions normalized for comparison (outcome names replaced with [OUTCOME])
This market will resolve according to the exact amount of cuts of 25 basis points in 2026 by the Fed (including any cuts made during the December meeting). Emergency rate cuts outside of scheduled FOMC meetings will also count toward the total number of cuts in 2026. This market will remain open until December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, to account for any such emergency actions. For example, if the Fed cuts rates by 50 bps after a meeting, it would be considered 2 cuts (of 25 bps each). This market will resolve early to "No" if the specified number of cuts becomes impossible — i.e., if more cuts have already occurred than the strike in question. Note that cuts between 1–24 bps (inclusive) will also be considered 1 rate cut. The resolution source for this market will be FOMC statements after meetings scheduled in 2026 according to the official calendar: https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm. The level and change of the target federal funds rate is also published at the official website of the Federal Reserve at https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm.
If the Fed cuts 19 times starting Jan 1, 2026 and before 2027, then the market resolves to Yes.
To be clear, 25bp of cuts is equal to one cut (so 25bp cut is 1, 50bp cut is 2, 75bp cut is 3, and so on).
Different platforms may use different resolution criteria, data sources, and settlement timelines.