Resolution criteria on PolyGram: This market will resolve to "Up" if, according to Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), there are more layoffs in the information sector in 2026 than in 2025 (447,000 layoffs). This market will resolve to "Down" if there are more layoffs in the information sector in 2025 than in 2026. This market will resolve to 50-50 if the totals are the same in 2025 and 2026. If not all relevant data points are published by June 30, 2027, ET, data published up until this point will be used to determine the 2026 total. Revisions to previous data points after all relevant data points have been released will not be considered.
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
| Tech Layoffs Up or Down in 2026? | 82% YES | 18% NO |
The information sector recorded 447,000 layoffs in 2025. This market resolves based on whether 2026 sees higher or lower redundancies in that sector according to Federal Reserve Economic Data. The 82% crowd probability on Polymarket's order book currently reflects strong conviction that layoffs will increase year-on-year, though the precise magnitude remains uncertain given FRED's reporting lag.
Tech sector employment volatility has been pronounced since 2022, when major firms began substantial workforce reductions following pandemic-era hiring surges. The 2025 figure of 447,000 layoffs represented a significant contraction but fell short of 2023's peak redundancies across the sector. Historical patterns show that once large-scale restructuring begins, momentum often persists into subsequent years, particularly when macroeconomic conditions remain uncertain or when companies face margin pressures. However, stabilisation can occur if hiring freezes achieve their intended cost targets without requiring further headcount reductions.
Traders should monitor quarterly earnings announcements from major technology firms through 2026, particularly guidance on headcount and operating expenses. Federal Reserve policy decisions will influence broader economic conditions affecting hiring decisions. The Bureau of Labour Statistics' monthly employment reports provide early signals before FRED's comprehensive annual data release. Settlement depends on complete 2026 data publication by 30 June 2027; if reporting delays occur, available data through that date will determine the outcome. The current order book pricing reflects uncertainty about both absolute layoff volumes and the trajectory of tech sector employment through 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 "Tech Layoffs Up or Down 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.
$25K in lifetime turnover and $9K of resting liquidity puts this market in the around the median by volume for big tech contracts on PolyGram. Order-book depth is modest — expect a couple of cents of slippage on $1k+ trades.
The market has been open for around a month — fresh enough that information asymmetry remains a real factor.
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.
As of today, traders on Polymarket price this outcome at 82%. The number updates continuously as the order book clears. PolyGram mirrors the same live odds with locale-aware formatting and USDC settlement.
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 28 February 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.
Regulatory status varies by jurisdiction. Germany, the United States, and most EU countries treat Polymarket-style event contracts under one of three frameworks: financial derivative, gambling product, or unregulated novel asset. Consult local counsel before trading.
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