What will be the price of a foldable iPhone?
Prediction markets currently give a 45% probability that What will be the price of a foldable iPhone?. This contract trades at 45¢ on Kalshi, closing January 1, 2027. The market is pricing a 38% probability that Apple's first foldable iPhone will launch at $2,200 or higher, with an exceptionally high 211% annualized yield on the Yes side reflecting the binary nature and ~2-year timeframe.
Analysis
The market is pricing a 38% probability that Apple's first foldable iPhone will launch at $2,200 or higher, with an exceptionally high 211% annualized yield on the Yes side reflecting the binary nature and ~2-year timeframe. Price has surged 90% over the past week (21¢ to 40¢) amid elevated information arrival (2.9 events/hour) and extreme realized volatility of 702%, suggesting significant uncertainty about both the launch timing and Apple's premium pricing strategy. Liquidity is thin at $67 daily volume with a 2¢ spread, and the cliff risk index of 2 indicates potential for sharp moves as the resolution date approaches.
Resolution rules
If the first price announced for a foldable iPhone is at least $2200, then the market resolves to Yes.
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Trade
sf trade KXAAPLPRICEFOLD-27-2200 yes 100