Elon Musk # tweets July 16 - July 18, 2026?

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Market context

The 17% YES probability on Elon Musk posting during the July 16–18 window reflects a sharp recalibration after his activity surged to 46 posts on July 15 and 89 on July 14, yet traders now anticipate a lull as SpaceX prepares for Starship Flight 13. The market has generated £156.4K in volume since opening, indicating strong engagement despite the low implied chance of a post in the remaining settlement window [1].

Historical patterns show Musk rarely posts zero times over a three-day span unless facing technical outages or major operational delays; the February 2026 X outage that halted access across the UK and India was the only recent instance of sustained silence [8]. Comparable windows in July 2026 saw 40–89 posts daily, making the current 17% probability appear conservative unless a catalyst suppresses activity.

Traders should monitor the Starship Flight 13 launch window, which opens at 4:15 am IST on Friday, July 17, and runs until 5:45 am IST, as Musk typically posts live updates during critical SpaceX events [3]. Any delay or failure could trigger a surge in commentary, while a successful launch may reduce urgency. No other scheduled announcements are confirmed, but Tesla’s new Model Y availability in India, announced July 15, remains a potential secondary catalyst [2].

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Methodology

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Resolution & payout

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FAQ

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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.