Resolution criteria on PolyGram: Ramzan Kadyrov is currently serving as the Head of the Chechen Republic, the highest political office of the Chechen Republic, a Republic of Russia. This market will resolve to "Yes" if Ramzan Kadyrov ceases to be Head of the Chechen Republic for any length of time by the specified date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". Ramzan Kadyrov will be considered to cease being the Head of the Chechen Republic if he resigns, is detained, or otherwise loses his position or is prevented from fulfilling his duties as Head of the Chechen Republic within this market's timeframe.
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
| June 30 | 7% YES | 93% NO |
| December 31 | 18% YES | 82% NO |
| March 31 | 0% YES | 100% NO |
Ramzan Kadyrov has led the Chechen Republic since 2007, consolidating control through security forces and loyalty networks whilst maintaining nominal alignment with Moscow. The current market prices his removal by end-2026 at 5%, reflecting the Polymarket order book's assessment that continuity remains the baseline expectation. Kadyrov's position depends on sustained Kremlin backing and his utility in managing the volatile North Caucasus region, particularly given ongoing security pressures and the war in Ukraine.
Historical precedent offers limited guidance for predicting Chechen leadership transitions. Kadyrov's predecessor, Akhmed Maskhádov, was killed in 2005 during the second Chechen conflict, whilst his father Akhmad Kadyrov was assassinated in 2004—both outcomes reflecting extraordinary circumstances rather than institutional removal. Since 2007, Kadyrov has survived multiple assassination attempts and survived factional pressures within the Russian security apparatus. No sitting Chechen head has been removed through resignation or formal dismissal in the post-conflict period, establishing a high bar for the 5% probability.
Traders monitoring this market should watch for shifts in Kadyrov's health status, changes in his relationship with key Kremlin figures, or escalations in regional instability that might force Moscow to seek alternative leadership. Recent reporting has occasionally surfaced unconfirmed claims about his health, though these remain speculative. The war's trajectory and potential peace negotiations could alter Moscow's calculus regarding regional governance. Any formal announcement of his resignation, detention, or replacement would trigger immediate settlement, but absent such explicit events, the low probability reflects the structural stability of his current position.
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 "Kadyrov out as Head of the Chechen Republic by...?" 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.
$259K in lifetime turnover and $26K of resting liquidity puts this market in the top 10% by volume for geopolitics contracts on PolyGram. Order-book depth is modest — expect a couple of cents of slippage on $1k+ trades.
Last 24 hours alone saw $60K in turnover, well above the lifetime daily-average for this market — a clear sign of news catalysing trader activity right now.
The market has been open for 4 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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