58% — Will the debt ceiling be raised?
Kalshi 58% · 4 contracts · $7 volume · medium confidence
Updated 2026-08-10 13:43:56 UTC

Why this matters:
Prediction markets assign a 27% probability that legislation to increase the statutory public debt limit will become law before January 1, 2027. There is minimal expectation of immediate action, with only a 7% market-implied probability that such legislation passes before November 1, 2026. Conversely, the market suggests the national debt is highly likely to continue growing, with a 97% chance it hits $40 trillion during the Trump Administration.

Key factors:
- 27% chance of debt limit increase by Jan 2027
- 7% chance of debt limit increase by Nov 2026
- 97% probability of $40 trillion national debt
- Debt ceiling abolition seen as unlikely at 7%

Contracts:
- Will the national debt hit $50 trillion during the Trump Administration?: $50 trillion — 33¢ Kalshi $7 (weight 100%)
- Will the national debt hit $40 trillion during the Trump Administration?: $40 trillion — 97¢ Kalshi $0 (weight 0%)
- Will the national debt hit $45 trillion during the Trump Administration?: $45 trillion — 84¢ Kalshi $0 (weight 0%)
- Will the 10-year minus 2-year Treasury spread be above 1.00% between Issuance and December 31, 2026?: Above 1.00% — 18¢ Kalshi $0 (weight 0%)

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## Methodology

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## SF Signal

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*Last verified: 2026-08-10T13:20:49.827Z*

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