Moon Race: Who's Next?

Prediction markets show the US as the favorite to be the next nation to send humans to the Moon before 2031, with China as a close second.

Jun 23 at 12:22 AM6 min read

Illustration of Earth and Moon with rockets launching. — The race to the Moon is a key focus in prediction markets.

Visual TL;DR. Moon Race Heats Up tracked by Prediction Markets. Prediction Markets shows US Favorite. Prediction Markets shows China Close Second. Moon Race Heats Up part of AI & Tech Sector. AI & Tech Sector includes Other AI Bets.

Moon Race Heats Up: nations competing to return humans to the Moon
Prediction Markets: Kalshi and All Markets tracking trader sentiment and odds
US Favorite: 62.9% odds for US to land humans before 2031
China Close Second: 40.4% odds for China to achieve lunar landing next
AI & Tech Sector: moon race predictions part of broader AI/tech market bets
Other AI Bets: speculative interest in OpenAI/Anthropic IPOs and SpaceX Mars

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The race to return humans to the Moon is heating up, with prediction markets showing strong sentiment around which nation will achieve this feat next. The current market consensus, tracked on Kalshi, All Markets, suggests the United States is the frontrunner.

Traders are betting on the US to be the next country to land humans on the Moon before 2031, with 62.9% odds. China follows as a strong contender, holding 40.4% odds.

AI & Tech

This question is part of a broader set of predictions within the AI & Tech sector. Other markets are exploring timelines for IPOs of AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic, and the feasibility of SpaceX missions to Mars. The AI IPOs: OpenAI vs. Anthropic Bets market, for instance, highlights speculative interest in the future of major AI players, distinct from the lunar ambitions.

The competition for lunar supremacy is underscored by the substantial volume in these prediction markets.

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