Prediction markets reveal a clear frontrunner in the race to return humans to the Moon. As of the latest digest from Kalshi — All Markets, the United States holds a commanding 59% probability of being the next nation to achieve this milestone by 2031, attracting $65.0K in trading volume.
China follows with a 29.5% chance and $37.7K in volume, suggesting a distant second position in this high-stakes competition. Markets for Russia, India, and Europe to achieve this goal before 2031 show minimal investor confidence, with odds hovering around 2% or less.
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Next Country to Send Humans to the Moon
The market for the next country to send humans to the Moon by 2031 is heavily weighted towards the US. The current odds suggest a 59% chance of American success, with a $65.0K volume. China is the next closest contender at 29.5% with $37.7K in volume.
The odds for other nations are significantly lower: Russia at 2.0% ($7.1K volume), India at 0.9% ($6.1K volume), and Europe at 3.5% ($5.2K volume). These figures indicate a strong market consensus favoring the US in this lunar endeavor.
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Meanwhile, speculation continues regarding Mars. The question of Will Elon Musk visit Mars before 2099? sees a staggering 91% probability of 'No', despite the long timeframe.
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EU Expansion Prospects
In geopolitical forecasting, the possibility of the EU expanding by 2030 is seen as a strong possibility, with a 72% chance of 'Yes' and $6.6K in trading volume. This indicates significant market belief in the bloc's continued growth.
The total combined volume across all tracked Kalshi markets reached $19.5 million, underscoring the broad investor interest in predicting future global events.
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