Prediction‑market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi have pooled more than $75 million into contracts that essentially bet Bitcoin will first hit a $50,000 floor before ever reaching $100,000. The odds posted by these markets sit at roughly 76 % for the lower target, suggesting that a sizable portion of traders still view a near‑term correction as more likely
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Bitcoin.com News · 2026-07-01 18:42 UTC · Summary by Aunhelloworld
Key takeaways
- Prediction‑market contracts show a 76 % chance that Bitcoin will first reach $50 k before ever touching $100 k, backed by roughly $75 m of trading volume.
- Bitcoin is currently trading around $59.5 k, down about 1.75 % in the last 24 hours, while the Fear & Greed index sits at “Extreme Fear” (value 18).
- On‑chain data this week shows a sizable outflow (1,350 BTC) from Binance and a fresh influx of 50 k BTC to exchanges despite recent price drops.
- High‑profile holders such as Michael Saylor are publicly hinting at further buying, adding a layer of bullish sentiment amid the bearish odds.
- Retail traders should watch for any shift in market sentiment that could move the odds on the prediction markets, especially if on‑chain flows reverse or the fear index climbs.
Market context (crypto.bagg.uk)
| Pair | Price (USDT) | 24h |
|---|---|---|
| BTC/USDT | $59542.31000000 | -1.7478% |
| ETH/USDT | $1569.50000000 | -1.5407% |
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