Donald Trump and Ken Paxton meet before May 1, 2026?
Prediction markets currently give a 3% probability that Donald Trump and Ken Paxton meet before May 1, 2026?. This contract trades at 3¢ on Kalshi, closing May 1, 2026. This illiquid micro-market with just $208 open interest and $74 in 24-hour volume is pricing an extremely low 22% probability for a Trump-Paxton meeting, yet the Yes side offers an absurd 9186% implied yield—a classic sign of thin liquidity distorting risk premiums.
Analysis
This illiquid micro-market with just $208 open interest and $74 in 24-hour volume is pricing an extremely low 22% probability for a Trump-Paxton meeting, yet the Yes side offers an absurd 9186% implied yield—a classic sign of thin liquidity distorting risk premiums. The price has declined 3 cents over seven days despite the market closing in just 14 days, suggesting either genuine skepticism about a meeting occurring or minimal trading activity driving the movement. With a 4 on the Cliff Risk Index and a 3-cent spread, this market lacks the depth to trust the quoted probability as a reliable forecast.
Resolution rules
If Donald Trump and Ken Paxton meet (including phone calls) before May 1, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes.
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