Resolution criteria on PolyGram: This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed artist officially releases a new album between January 1 and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM PT (Los Angeles time). Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Officially released means that a newly released album is officially available for download or streaming (not including live events) by the resolution date. Re-releases, deluxe editions, compilations, or greatest hits albums will not count, unless they contain at least 50% tracks that have never been officially released in any format prior to the album's release. The resolution source will be any official streaming or download site, e.g. Apple Music or Spotify.
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
| Playboi Carti | 36% YES | 64% NO |
| Nettspend | 100% YES | 0% NO |
| Justin Bieber | 59% YES | 41% NO |
| Harry Styles | 100% YES | 0% NO |
| Frank Ocean | 14% YES | 86% NO |
| Drake | 99% YES | 1% NO |
| Lana Del Rey | 64% YES | 37% NO |
| Kanye West | 100% YES | 0% NO |
Whether major recording artists will release new studio albums during 2026 remains uncertain, with Polymarket's order book currently pricing this outcome at 33% implied probability. The resolution criteria exclude re-releases, compilations, and deluxe editions unless they contain at least 50% previously unreleased material, narrowing the scope to genuinely new studio work officially available via download or streaming platforms by year-end.
Historical release patterns suggest significant variability in album cycles. Major artists typically space releases between two and four years, though some maintain more frequent schedules whilst others extend gaps considerably. The 33% probability reflects uncertainty about which artists will prioritise studio releases in 2026 versus touring, collaborative projects, or extended hiatuses. Artists with confirmed 2025 releases may delay 2026 output, whilst those currently inactive could announce surprise projects. Recent industry trends show increased reliance on singles and streaming-optimised content, potentially reducing traditional album releases.
Key catalysts for traders include artist announcements regarding 2026 recording plans, which typically emerge through social media, interviews, or record label statements. Tour schedules offer indirect signals—artists on extended tours often defer album work. Contractual obligations with major labels like Universal, Sony, and Warner Bros may drive release timing, though these rarely become public. Chart performance of 2025 releases and streaming metrics will influence label decisions on successor projects. Traders should monitor music industry publications and artist social channels for concrete studio activity signals, as vague statements about "working on new material" remain insufficient for resolution purposes.
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 "Which artists will release new albums 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.
$191K in lifetime turnover and $5K of resting liquidity puts this market in the top 10% by volume for pop culture contracts on PolyGram. Order-book depth is thin — large orders may need to be split across the book or executed as limit orders.
Last 24 hours alone saw $14 in turnover, consistent with the market's lifetime daily-average pace.
The market has been open for 5 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 31 December 2026. 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.
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