Health prediction markets

Health prediction markets price pandemics, case counts and drug approvals. 30 health questions are trading on Polymarket, Polymarket US and Kalshi, led by “Skin cancer vaccine BLA submitted”. This is one of the smallest categories, so prices can rest on little money. Check each market's volume before you trust its price.

Updated

24
open on Polymarket
0
open on Polymarket US
6
open on Kalshi
14
priced on 2+ venues
2
closing this week

Most traded health markets

Health markets priced on both venues

The busiest health markets two or more venues list. When the prices differ, the cheaper side costs you less for the same payout.

Every health market, priced

MarketChance24h volumeVenues
Polymarket · Kalshi · resolves Dec 31, 2026 · Busiest: United States
13%$7K2Trade
Polymarket · resolves Jun 30, 2027
77%$5K1Trade
Polymarket · resolves Jun 30, 2027 · Busiest: June 30, 2027
7%$4K1Trade
Polymarket · Kalshi · resolves Dec 31, 2027
11%$2K2 · compareTrade
Polymarket · resolves Dec 31, 2027
64%$2K1Trade
Polymarket · resolves Dec 31, 2026
2%$2K1Trade
Polymarket · Polymarket US · resolves Dec 31, 2026 · Busiest: ↑7k
37%$1K2Trade
Polymarket · Kalshi · resolves Dec 31, 2026
2%$1K2 · compareTrade
Polymarket · resolves Dec 31, 2026 · Busiest: October 31
5%$5121Trade
Close-only for US residents

Chance is the favourite's price on a board of outcomes, the favoured side of a match, or the named market's Yes price, on its venue.

Health markets closing this week

MarketVolume24h volumeSettles
$33K$436Oct 31, 2026Trade
Close-only for US residents

Polymarket or Kalshi for health markets?

Open health events right now: 24 on Polymarket, 0 on Polymarket US and 6 on Kalshi.

No venue trades much here yet, so compare every venue's price before you buy.

Polymarket
Regulated
International exchange; US residents trade on Polymarket US
You fund with
Crypto, held as pUSD (Polygon)
Open health markets
24 markets
Fees
Polymarket's fees
Close-only for US residents
Polymarket US
Regulated
CFTC-designated exchange (QCX LLC)
You fund with
Debit card, ACH, wire
Open health markets
0 markets
Fees
Polymarket US's fees
US residents only
Kalshi
Regulated
CFTC-designated exchange
You fund with
ACH, RTP, debit card and 7 more
Open health markets
6 markets
Fees
Kalshi's fees

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What health markets you can trade

Most health markets ask whether something happens by a date, or how high a case count climbs.

  • Whether a pandemic is declared this year
  • Case counts for diseases such as measles
  • FDA approvals and filings
  • Public health emergencies

What moves health odds

Official data moves these markets, such as weekly case reports or an agency's decision.

Volume is low, so one order can move a price a long way. That is the honest limit of this category.

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Common questions

What are health prediction markets?

Markets on health outcomes, such as a pandemic declaration or a case count. Each price reads as a probability.

Why are health markets so quiet?

Few traders follow them. With little money on a market, its price is a weaker signal.

How do health markets settle?

On the official source the rules name, such as a public health agency's published count.

Can I trade health markets in my state?

In most states, yes, on Polymarket US or Kalshi. Check your state for any action against specific contracts.