Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Polymarket Qué Es) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | See live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | See live odds → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | See live odds → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | See live odds → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | See live odds → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Game 2 Winner | 100% |
| O/U 2.5 Games | 100% |
| Ends in Daytime | 100% |
| Any Player Ultra Kill | 55% |
| Ends in Daytime | 45% |
| Both Teams Beat Roshan | 45% |
| Both Teams Destroy Barracks | 45% |
| Any Player Rampage | 45% |
| Game 1 Winner | 0% |
| Match Winner | 0% |
| Game Handicap: RE.Arise (-1.5) vs Team Lynx (+1.5) | 0% |
| Ends in Daytime | 0% |
| Both Teams Beat Roshan | 0% |
| Both Teams Destroy Barracks | 0% |
| Any Player Ultra Kill | 0% |
| Any Player Rampage | 0% |
| Both Teams Beat Roshan | 0% |
| Both Teams Destroy Barracks | 0% |
| Any Player Ultra Kill | 0% |
| Any Player Rampage | 0% |
Market context
Team Lynx face RE.Arise in the lower bracket quarterfinal of the Asgard Championship Playoffs on 10 August, a best-of-three Dota 2 match scheduled for 8:00 AM ET. The current Polymarket pricing reflects zero probability for Team Lynx victory, suggesting either strong market conviction around RE.Arise's superiority or insufficient liquidity to establish a meaningful price discovery mechanism. On Polygon, this conditional token contract settles in USDC against the match outcome, with the 50-50 resolution clause activating if the match fails to complete within seven days of the scheduled date or ends without a decisive winner.
The 0% pricing warrants scrutiny against recent Dota 2 playoff performance data. Lower bracket matches frequently produce upsets, particularly when seeding reflects group-stage performance rather than head-to-head records. Team Lynx's path to this fixture and their recent map win-rate against comparable opponents should inform whether the market has overcorrected. Historical Asgard Championship results show that teams entering the lower bracket from stronger upper bracket positions do not automatically dominate, especially in best-of-three formats where draft adaptation becomes critical.
Traders should monitor team roster confirmations and any schedule amendments through the official Asgard Championship communications channels. Dota 2 patch changes implemented before the tournament can substantially shift hero viability and team preparation timelines. Any announcement regarding player substitutions, illness, or technical issues in the 48 hours preceding the match would constitute material information, as would confirmation of the exact broadcast start time, which occasionally shifts from published schedules.
Methodology
Methodologically we separate two layers: the live probability (Polymarket mid-price) and the platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement currency, payment rails). That keeps the comparison honest — a single canonical probability across the row, with the venue-by-venue trade-offs spelt out in the columns next to it.
Resolution & payout
At resolution the UMA oracle takes over: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, any token holder can dispute within two hours. Without dispute the result is accepted and the smart contract distributes USDC instantly.
On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.
FAQ
- Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?
- Polymarket is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. The easiest 0%-fee broker into the same order book is Polymarket Qué Es. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.
- How does resolution work?
- Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.
- How fast are USDC deposits?
- Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.
- Do I need to KYC for this market?
- On Polymarket directly, no — it's wallet-based. Intermediary brokers like Polymarket Qué Es trigger KYC only above $1,500 of lifetime trading volume; under that you trade pseudonymously with a single wallet address.
- How reliable are the quoted odds?
- The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.
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