Resolution criteria on PolyGram: What will the Bitcoin Volatility Index hit in 2026?
PolyGram is an on-chain prediction market where you trade YES or NO outcome shares with real USDC on Polygon. For this market, buy YES if you believe the event will happen, or NO if you think it won't. Your maximum loss is your stake — winning shares pay $1.00 each at resolution. Unlike sportsbooks, there is no house edge: prices are set by supply and demand from other traders and reflect the crowd's real-time probability.
Market outcomes
| ↑ 80 | 100% YES | 0% NO |
| ↑ 60 | 100% YES | 0% NO |
| ↓ 30 | 35% YES | 66% NO |
| ↑ 70 | 100% YES | 0% NO |
| ↑ 50 | 100% YES | 0% NO |
The Bitcoin Volatility Index (BVIX) measures implied volatility derived from Bitcoin options markets, tracking expected price swings over a 30-day horizon. The question centres on whether this metric will reach a specific threshold during 2026. The current order book on Polymarket shows traders pricing this outcome at 100% probability, suggesting near-certainty that the BVIX will hit the stated level within the calendar year. This extreme probability typically reflects either a very low threshold, broad consensus on elevated volatility ahead, or sparse liquidity in the order book itself.
Historical BVIX readings provide essential context. During the 2017 bull run, the index regularly exceeded 100, whilst the March 2020 COVID crash saw spikes above 150. The 2022 bear market and subsequent FTX collapse generated sustained elevated readings. If the threshold in question sits below 80–90, historical precedent suggests such levels are reached during most volatile years; if substantially higher, the probability should reflect genuine uncertainty about whether 2026 will match the turbulence of prior crisis periods.
Key catalysts include major macroeconomic policy shifts, particularly US Federal Reserve decisions and inflation data, which historically drive Bitcoin volatility. Regulatory announcements—especially from the SEC regarding spot Bitcoin ETF frameworks or custody standards—have moved markets sharply in recent years. Geopolitical tensions and corporate adoption cycles also influence volatility regimes. Traders should monitor scheduled FOMC meetings and any significant changes to institutional Bitcoin holdings or derivatives market structure throughout 2026.
Resolution is handled by the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour dispute window opens, and if no one stakes a counter-claim the payout is final. Contested outcomes escalate to UMA token-holder voting. Payouts clear in USDC to the winning side.
The mechanics for trading "What will the Bitcoin Volatility Index hit in 2026?" are the same as any other PolyGram event contract. Each YES share resolves to $1 if the event happens, or $0 if it doesn't. The current price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the market's probability estimate, set live by the order book.
$22K in lifetime turnover and $121 of resting liquidity puts this market in the around the median by volume for bitcoin contracts on PolyGram. Order-book depth is thin — large orders may need to be split across the book or executed as limit orders.
The market has been open for 3 months — the price has had time to stabilise as new information arrived.
Higher-volume markets tend to have tighter spreads and faster price discovery — meaning the displayed YES/NO percentages are more likely to reflect the true crowd-implied probability rather than a single trader's directional view.
Resolution is handled by the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a 2-hour dispute window opens, and if uncontested the payout is final. Contested outcomes escalate to UMA token holders.
This prediction market is scheduled to close on 1 January 2027. After the resolving event occurs, settlement typically clears within 24 hours once the UMA optimistic oracle confirms the outcome. All payouts are in USDC on the Polygon network.
To trade on this prediction market, create a free PolyGram account at polygram.ink, deposit USDC via Polygon, and place a YES or NO order on the outcome you believe in. You can learn more on our how-it-works page. Your maximum loss is limited to your stake — there is no leverage or margin.
When the outcome is determined, winning YES shares pay out $1.00 each in USDC, while losing shares pay $0. Settlement is handled by the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon — a proposer submits the result, a two-hour dispute window opens, and if uncontested, payouts are distributed automatically. You can withdraw your winnings to any Polygon wallet.
Prediction-market positions can lose 100% of staked capital. Outcomes are uncertain by definition — historical accuracy of crowd-implied probabilities is high in aggregate but not for any single market. PolyGram does not provide investment advice. Trade only with capital you can afford to lose.
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