Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Prediction Today Pick polygram.ink |
0% | 100% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Open on Prediction Today → |
Polymarket polymarket.com |
0% | 100% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Open on Prediction Today → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Open on Prediction Today → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Open on Prediction Today → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Open on Prediction Today → |
Live odds for Polymarket-based markets come from the Polygon order book. Non-Polymarket venues show attributes only; clicking any row opens the market on Prediction Today.
Active sub-markets
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: HEROIC Academy (-6.5) vs NEW VISION (+6.5) | 0% HEROIC Academy | 100% NEW VISION |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 39.5 | 100% Over | 0% Under |
| Match Winner | 100% HEROIC Academy | 0% NEW VISION |
| O/U 2.5 Games | 0% Over | 100% Under |
| Map Handicap: HERO.A (-1.5) vs NEW VISION (+1.5) | 100% HEROIC Academy | 0% NEW VISION |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 100% Over | 0% Under |
Market context
HEROIC Academy face NEW VISION in a Counter-Strike best-of-three play-in match for the CCT Europe Closed Qualifier Series #4, scheduled for 8 June at 1:00PM ET. The current 0% implied probability for HEROIC Academy suggests either strong market conviction towards NEW VISION or minimal trading activity on this particular fixture. Given the play-in format's elimination stakes, both teams will field their full rosters with no substitution flexibility, making roster availability the primary operational risk through the settlement window.
The CCT Europe circuit has historically seen academy-level rosters struggle against established competitive teams, though HEROIC's academy programme benefits from institutional infrastructure and coaching resources that many regional competitors lack. NEW VISION's recent form in qualifier tournaments provides the more immediate reference point for market pricing; their performance trajectory across recent CCT events will determine whether the current probability reflects genuine competitive disparity or simply lower trading volume on a lower-profile matchup.
Traders should monitor official CCT Europe announcements for any schedule changes or venue disruptions, particularly given the June 8 deadline coincides with the settlement window closure. Technical issues during play—server failures, disconnections, or broadcast delays—could trigger the 50-50 tie resolution if the match doesn't complete within seven days. Team announcements regarding player availability or last-minute roster changes would materialise closer to match day, as academy squads occasionally experience unexpected departures to primary rosters.
Methodology
We track Counter-Strike: HEROIC Academy vs NEW VISION (BO3) - CCT Europe Closed Qualifier: Series #4 Play-In on the five venues with material liquidity for prediction markets. Live odds come from the Polymarket Polygon order book — the only source that ships real-time data under an open licence. For Kalshi, Betfair and Manifold we list platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement, payment) instead of fabricated odds, because their APIs use non-comparable contract definitions.
Resolution & payout
Settlement runs on-chain. Polymarket's contract logic separates YES and NO shares as conditional tokens; at resolution the winning share lifts to $1.00 and the losing one to $0. The outcome input comes from the UMA Optimistic Oracle, which secures against bad resolution with a bond + dispute window.
Once finalised, the smart contract pays USDC to the holders' wallets within minutes — no withdrawal fees beyond Polygon network gas. Kalshi settles in USD via CFTC clearance, Betfair in account currency net of commission, Manifold in play-money mana with no cash-out.
FAQ
- Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?
- On Prediction Today, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.
- Is this market available outside the US?
- Prediction Today is available in most jurisdictions where Polymarket isn't directly accessible. Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check local regulations.
- What does it cost to trade on Prediction Today?
- Zero. Prediction Today routes every order to the live Polymarket order book; the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction.
- How fast are USDC deposits?
- Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.
- How reliable are the quoted odds?
- The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.
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