Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via PolyGram) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
68% | 32% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | View on Polymarket → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
68% | 32% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | View on Polymarket → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | View on Polymarket → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | View on Polymarket → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | View on Polymarket → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| 35°C | 68% |
| 36°C | 27% |
| 29°C or below | 0% |
| 30°C | 0% |
| 31°C | 0% |
| 32°C | 0% |
| 33°C | 0% |
| 34°C | 0% |
| 37°C | 0% |
| 38°C | 0% |
| 39°C or higher | 0% |
Market context
Shenzhen's peak temperature on 25 July 2026 will be recorded at Bao'an International Airport Station and resolved against historical Weather Underground data. The settlement window closes at midday UTC, meaning the full day's high must be captured before resolution. July typically marks the height of Shenzhen's summer monsoon season, with afternoon highs regularly exceeding 33°C and occasional peaks above 35°C during heat waves.
Historical records from the past decade show Shenzhen's July temperatures cluster between 32–35°C on ordinary days, with extremes reaching 36–37°C during particularly intense heat events. The 0% crowd probability across major platforms suggests traders are either awaiting clearer seasonal forecasts or treating this as a placeholder contract pending late-June weather modelling updates. Comparable July markets on Kalshi and Polymarket have typically seen probabilities shift sharply once the first week of July passes and meteorological patterns solidify; early-season uncertainty often suppresses initial odds significantly below historical frequency distributions.
The primary catalyst will be the East Asian summer monsoon's intensity and timing in late June and early July 2026. Tropical cyclone activity in the South China Sea, typically tracked via China Meteorological Administration advisories and regional weather services, can either suppress temperatures through cloud cover or intensify heat through atmospheric pressure systems. Traders should monitor late-June forecasts from the China National Weather Service and any typhoon warnings issued between 1–20 July, as these will substantially narrow the temperature range distribution closer to settlement.
Methodology
This page reviews Highest temperature in Shenzhen on July 25? across five venues. The live probability is the Polymarket mid-price, sourced directly from the on-chain Polygon order book; the comparison columns benchmark each venue on fee structure, KYC, settlement currency and payment rails. Every CTA routes to PolyGram, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.
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?
- Polymarket is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. The easiest 0%-fee broker into the same order book is PolyGram. 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 Polymarket cost to trade?
- Polymarket itself charges 0% — the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction. Off-chain venues like Kalshi or Betfair charge 2-7% commission.
- Do I need to KYC for this market?
- On Polymarket directly, no — it's wallet-based. Intermediary brokers like PolyGram trigger KYC only above $1,500 of lifetime trading volume; under that you trade pseudonymously with a single wallet address.
- 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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