Counter-Strike: 3DMAX vs Liquid (BO3) - CS Asia Championships Group B

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Market context

3DMAX and Liquid are due to meet in a best-of-three lower-bracket quarter-final at the CS Asia Championships, with the market sitting only modestly above even. The immediate read is that 3DMAX arrive with the cleaner recent form line: they beat Liquid 2-0 in April and, more broadly, have been the more reliable side in this pairing over the past few months. That helps explain why the crowd has 3DMAX just ahead despite Liquid’s stronger brand and deeper run history at top-tier events.

Recent head-to-head results matter here because these teams have already shown they can separate on the day rather than merely split maps. 3DMAX’s win over Liquid in April was not a fluke, and the French side also carried more weight in the earlier clash at PGL Bucharest, where they again handled the Brazilians. In that context, a 55% implied chance for 3DMAX is consistent with a match that looks close on paper but has repeatedly leaned their way in practice.

The main trader watchpoints are the final line-ups, veto order, and whether either side shows signs of schedule strain after the group stage. The market is tied to the match actually starting and finishing, so any late delay, format change, or cancellation would matter more than a normal in-series swing. Liquipedia’s match log shows 3DMAX have already been active at recent S-tier events, so live form and travel load are worth tracking alongside any official event updates before the 09:00 UTC settlement deadline.

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Methodology

This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote (Polymarket), four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to PolyGram, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.

Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.

FAQ

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

On PolyGram, 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.

How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

What does it cost to trade on PolyGram?

Zero. PolyGram routes every order to the live Polymarket order book; the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

Not under $1,500 of lifetime trading volume. Above that threshold, PolyGram triggers a quick verification flow that finishes in 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.