What it does
Open Python research project that checks whether Kalshi and Polymarket prices match how often outcomes actually happen. It measures prices at fixed horizons before close, tests for the favourite-longshot bias, and asks whether any mispricing survives trading costs. Includes CI and an interactive results page. Findings are the author's own and not independently verified. See the source for setup, usage and current status.
Tools: PythonpandasKalshi API+1
Difficulty: intermediate
Platforms: Kalshi · Polymarket
FAQ
What is Are prediction markets calibrated? Kalshi and Polymarket calibration and favourite-longshot study?
Open Python research project that checks whether Kalshi and Polymarket prices match how often outcomes actually happen. It measures prices at fixed horizons before close, tests for the favourite-longshot bias, and asks whether any mispricing survives trading costs. Includes CI and an interactive results page. Findings are the author's own and not independently verified. It is listed under Data & analytics in this directory.
Does Are prediction markets calibrated? Kalshi and Polymarket calibration and favourite-longshot study work with Kalshi or Polymarket?
According to its source, it works with Kalshi and Polymarket.
What tools or languages does Are prediction markets calibrated? Kalshi and Polymarket calibration and favourite-longshot study use?
The source lists: Python, pandas, Kalshi API, Polymarket API.
Who built Are prediction markets calibrated? Kalshi and Polymarket calibration and favourite-longshot study and where is the source?
It was published by hrishi-tailor. The public source is at github.com/hrishi-tailor/prediction-market-calibration.
How hard is Are prediction markets calibrated? Kalshi and Polymarket calibration and favourite-longshot study to set up?
This directory rates it intermediate (beginner, intermediate or advanced).
How many GitHub stars does Are prediction markets calibrated? Kalshi and Polymarket calibration and favourite-longshot study have?
It had 0 GitHub stars as of Oct 22, 2026.
Is Are prediction markets calibrated? Kalshi and Polymarket calibration and favourite-longshot study still maintained?
The repository was last updated on Oct 22, 2026, as checked on Oct 23, 2026. Check the source for current status.
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