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Ukraine strikes another vessel in the Black Sea by August 15, 2026?

PlatformPolymarket Expires2026-08-15 Volume$9,966 Open Interest$12,994
YES
88¢
Implied probability: 88.0%
NO
12¢
Implied probability: 12.0%
30-DAY PROBABILITY HISTORY Low 88¢ · High 88¢ · Δ +0.0pp
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YES Price
88¢
NO Price
12¢
Total Volume
$9,966
Open Interest
$12,994
Expiration
2026-08-15
Days Left
2
About this market

What resolves this contract

This market will resolve to "Yes" if there is a strike against any vessel in the Black Sea attributed to Ukraine between market creation and the specified date, 11:59 PM Eastern European Time (EET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". A "strike" is defined as the use of aerial bombs, drones, naval drones, naval guns, artillery, or missiles (including cruise or ballistic missiles) which impact a vessel anywhere in the Black Sea, regardless of flag, ownership, or damage level. Strikes attributed to Ukraine by media or third parties will qualify, regardless of whether Ukraine publicly

How to read the price

Prediction market prices are expressed in cents on the dollar. A YES contract trading at 88¢ means the market is pricing in a 88.0% implied probability of the event resolving YES. If resolution comes back YES, the contract pays $1. If NO, it pays $0.

Volume vs. open interest

Total traded volume ($9,966) reflects every buy and sell across the life of this contract. Open interest ($12,994) is the dollar value of positions currently held by traders. Deep liquidity and wide open interest are the two signals that the quoted price is reliable.

Where to trade this market

This contract is listed on Polymarket. PicksByOdds does not accept deposits, execute trades, or offer brokerage. We publish the data; you decide what to do with it.

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FAQ

Common questions about this market

How is this market resolved?

This market will resolve to "Yes" if there is a strike against any vessel in the Black Sea attributed to Ukraine between market creation and the specified date, 11:59 PM Eastern European Time (EET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". A "strike" is defined as the use of aerial bombs, drones, naval drones, naval guns, artillery, or missiles (including cruise or ballistic missiles) which impact a vessel anywhere in the Black Sea, regardless of flag, ownership, or damage level. Strikes attributed to Ukraine by media or third parties will qualify, regardless of whether Ukraine publicly

When does this contract expire?

This contract closes on 2026-08-15, 2 days from now. After close, the final outcome is determined per the resolution rules above, and contracts settle at $1 (winning side) or $0 (losing side).

What happens if I buy YES at 88¢?

If the event resolves YES, each YES contract pays $1 , a profit of 12¢ per dollar risked. If it resolves NO, the contract pays $0 and the full 88¢ is lost. Current market price implies a 88.0% probability of YES.

Where is this market listed?

This contract is listed on Polymarket. PicksByOdds aggregates and displays public market data; we do not broker trades or custody funds.

How reliable is the quoted price?

This market has $9,966 in total traded volume and $12,994 in open interest. Deeper liquidity generally means tighter spreads and more reliable implied probabilities. Prices refresh multiple times per day.

Disclaimer: Prediction market data on this page is sourced from public order books. Prices change continuously; figures shown here reflect the last refresh at 2026-08-13. Nothing on this page constitutes investment or betting advice.
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