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Winner-take-all · 8 outcomes8 contractsKalshirefreshed 4 min agoCloses Nov 1, 2026 · 181d

Will the inclusion of hedgehog on the 2026 Bank of England wildlife shortlist be confirmed

Leader sits at 81% across 8 bound outcomes, runner-up at 79%. This is a winner-take-all market — the headline is the leader’s price, not an arithmetic mean.

Leader probability

81%

Hedgehog

runner-up 79¢leader 81¢

Outcomes

8

winner-take-all

Runner-up

79¢

Red Squirrel

Spread

2pp

contested

24h volume

$135

thin orderbook

Closes

Nov 1, 2026

181 days

Venue

Kalshi

8 bound

30-day trend

0%50%100%-30d-3w-2w-1wtodayHedgehog: 82% (14 days, 8 points)Hedgehog: 82% on 2026-04-23Red Squirrel: 79% (14 days, 3 points)Red Squirrel: 79% on 2026-04-20Puffin: 75% (14 days, 10 points)Puffin: 75% on 2026-04-30
Hedgehog82¢Red Squirrel79¢Puffin75¢
Top 3 candidates by current price · 14d

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How the bracket ladder is priced.

Each row is one outcome on the venue. Sorted by 24h volume — the heaviest book is at the top.

Analysis

This market asks whether the Bank of England will officially confirm the hedgehog as part of its 2026 wildlife shortlist—a conservation-themed initiative the central bank is reportedly considering. At 81%, traders believe confirmation is more likely than not, suggesting relatively high conviction based on available evidence. The probability reflects expectations around the Bank's upcoming announcement timeline and any interim statements from officials. Upward pressure comes from conservation priorities and media advocacy; downward pressure would come from competing species candidates or delays in the selection process. The resolution depends entirely on the Bank of England's official public confirmation, which is the key event that will settle this market.

  • Bank of England's stated conservation focus and any prior public signals about including small mammals on the shortlist
  • Relative lobbying momentum for hedgehog versus other competing species (e.g., bees, otters, badgers) in shortlist consideration
  • Timeline and official announcement date set by the Bank for revealing its 2026 wildlife shortlist selection
  • Historical precedent: whether the Bank has previously included controversial or niche species in past conservation initiatives
  • Recent hedgehog population and media coverage trends that may influence institutional decision-making

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