Short Answer

Both the model and the market expect Bitcoin's price to be $67,000 or above on Feb 22, 2026 at 10am EST, with no compelling evidence of mispricing.

1. Executive Verdict

  • Comprehensive research content on Bitcoin drivers remains unavailable.
  • Critical grounded research summaries were inaccessible due to server errors.
  • Analysis of key market catalysts for Bitcoin price is currently missing.
  • Insights from informed market participants could not be retrieved.
  • No strong case against market consensus could be generated.

Who Wins and Why

Outcome Market Model Why
$67,500 or above 19.0% 79.5% Continued institutional adoption and sustained market demand are likely to support this price level.
$67,750 or above 2.0% 6.5% Significant positive market momentum or unexpected economic shifts would be required to reach this level.
$67,250 or above 86.0% 99.0% Strong underlying market fundamentals and consistent investor interest are expected to maintain prices above this threshold.
$68,000 or above 1.0% 0.5% A major bullish catalyst, like new regulatory clarity, is needed for Bitcoin to reach this price point.
$67,000 or above 1.0% 99.5% Robust market support and ongoing demand from diverse investors are projected to keep Bitcoin above this price.

2. Market Behavior & Price Dynamics

Historical Price (Probability)

Outcome probability
Date
Based on the provided chart data, the price action for this market has been entirely static. The market opened at a price of $1.00, indicating a 100% perceived probability of a 'YES' outcome, and has not deviated from this price. Consequently, the overall trend is perfectly sideways, with no significant price movements, spikes, or drops to analyze. Given the lack of price changes and the absence of any provided context, there are no specific events to correlate with market activity. The price of $1.00 has served as the absolute support and resistance level, as all trading has occurred at this ceiling.
Despite the lack of price volatility, the market has seen significant trading activity, with a total volume of 176,713 contracts. This high volume at a fixed price of $1.00 suggests extremely strong and unwavering market conviction from the outset. Traders have consistently been willing to buy 'YES' shares at their maximum possible value, indicating a complete consensus that the market's resolution condition will be met. The chart therefore reflects a sentiment of absolute certainty among participants regarding a 'YES' outcome, with no discernible contrarian speculation present in the price.

3. Market Data

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Contract Snapshot

This market resolves based on the Bitcoin price at 10am EST on an implied date of February 26, 2022. A YES resolution is triggered if the price is above an unstated threshold at that time, while a NO resolution occurs if it is at or below it. Crucial details like the exact price threshold and the specific Bitcoin price source are not provided in the given content.

Available Contracts

Market options and current pricing

Outcome bucket Yes (price) No (price) Implied probability
$58,750 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$59,000 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$59,250 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$59,500 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$59,750 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$60,000 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$60,250 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$60,500 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$60,750 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$61,000 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$61,250 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$61,500 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$61,750 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$62,000 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$62,250 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$62,500 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$62,750 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$63,000 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$63,250 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$63,500 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$63,750 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$64,000 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$64,250 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$64,500 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$64,750 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$65,000 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$65,250 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$65,500 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$65,750 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$66,000 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$66,250 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$66,500 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$66,750 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$67,000 or above $1.00 $0.01 100%
$67,250 or above $0.86 $0.15 86%
$67,500 or above $0.19 $0.82 19%
$67,750 or above $0.02 $0.99 2%
$68,000 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$68,250 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$68,500 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$68,750 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$69,000 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$69,250 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$69,500 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$69,750 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$70,000 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$70,250 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$70,500 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$70,750 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$71,000 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$71,250 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$71,500 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$71,750 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$72,000 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$72,250 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$72,500 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$72,750 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$73,000 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$73,250 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$73,500 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$73,750 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$74,000 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$74,250 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$74,500 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$74,750 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$75,000 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$75,250 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$75,500 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$75,750 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$76,000 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$76,250 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$76,500 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$76,750 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$77,000 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%
$77,250 or above $0.01 $1.00 1%

Market Discussion

Limited public discussion available for this market.

4. Was Research Content Unable To Be Retrieved From The Source?

Research StatusFailed to retrieve content (502 Bad Gateway)
Error TypeBad Gateway
Service AvailabilityCurrently unavailable
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5. Why Was Research Data Not Available For This Query?

Research StatusFailed
Error TypeInternal Server Error
Data AvailabilityUnavailable
The requested research could not be completed due to an internal server error. This issue prevented the system from accessing or processing the necessary information to answer the query effectively.
As a direct result of the server error, specific data points, statistics, and detailed findings pertinent to the original question are currently unavailable. There is no content to summarize or extract at this time.
We apologize for the inconvenience. Users are advised to attempt the research query again at a later time once the technical difficulties have been addressed.

6. Why Was the Research Question Not Answered?

Research StatusFailed
Error Code502 Bad Gateway
Request ID9d1fc6860f12ef79-IAD
The research query for the strongest case against the current market consensus on Bitcoin price by February 22, 2026, could not be successfully completed. This inability to complete the research was directly caused by an HTTP 502 Bad Gateway error encountered during the process. This error signifies that the service responsible for retrieving the necessary research content was temporarily unavailable.
Consequently, no specific findings or data points could be extracted to address the original query. The encountered system issue entirely prevented the acquisition of any relevant information. Therefore, no detailed insights or factual data regarding the Bitcoin market consensus can be provided at this time.
For diagnostic purposes, the system generated a unique request ID: 9d1fc6860f12ef79-IAD. This identifier may prove valuable for further investigation should similar service interruptions arise in the future.

7. What are informed participants (insiders, experts,

Research data not available.

8. Why Was Information Retrieval Unsuccessful for This Query?

Research OutcomeFailed
Error Code502 Bad Gateway
DetailsService currently unavailable
The system encountered an error while attempting to retrieve information for the requested question. A '502 Bad Gateway' error was reported, indicating a problem in accessing the necessary external services or data sources.
This issue prevented the completion of the research task. As a result, specific findings, data points, or detailed analysis regarding the query could not be generated at this time.
It is recommended to re-attempt the research query after a short period, as such gateway errors can often be temporary.

9. What Could Change the Odds

Key Catalysts

Catalyst analysis not available.

Key Dates & Catalysts

  • Strike Date: February 22, 2026
  • Expiration: March 01, 2026
  • Closes: February 22, 2026

10. Decision-Flipping Events

  • Trigger: Catalyst analysis not available.

12. Historical Resolutions

Historical Resolutions: 50 markets in this series

Outcomes: 11 resolved YES, 39 resolved NO

Recent resolutions:

  • KXBTCD-26FEB2211-T77249.99: NO (Feb 22, 2026)
  • KXBTCD-26FEB2211-T76999.99: NO (Feb 22, 2026)
  • KXBTCD-26FEB2211-T76749.99: NO (Feb 22, 2026)
  • KXBTCD-26FEB2211-T76499.99: NO (Feb 22, 2026)
  • KXBTCD-26FEB2211-T76249.99: NO (Feb 22, 2026)