Which AI company will have the best coding model at the end of 2026?
Short Answer
1. Executive Verdict
- Octagon Deep Research data is currently unavailable due to an internal server error.
- Critical research findings on compute allocation and talent flow are unavailable.
- No specific key catalysts for this market have been identified.
- The market experienced multiple significant price spikes during February 2026.
- The prediction market for this event closes on December 31, 2026.
Who Wins and Why
| Outcome | Market | Model | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropic | 45.0% | 42.9% | Anthropic's strong research focus on AI safety and general intelligence drives model advancements. |
| 16.0% | 13.2% | Google leverages vast research teams and extensive data to continuously improve AI coding models. | |
| xAI | 7.0% | 7.5% | xAI benefits from unique data access and an aggressive development strategy under visionary leadership. |
| OpenAI | 30.0% | 28.8% | OpenAI's rapid innovation and significant investment in next-gen AI models fuel its leadership. |
| DeepSeek | 5.0% | 4.2% | DeepSeek's strong performance in open-source coding models indicates rapid technological advancement. |
2. Market Behavior & Price Dynamics
Historical Price (Probability)
3. Significant Price Movements
Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.
Outcome: Anthropic
📈 February 22, 2026: 8.0pp spike
Price increased from 42.0% to 50.0%
Outcome: DeepSeek
📈 February 15, 2026: 11.0pp spike
Price increased from 3.0% to 14.0%
Outcome: OpenAI
📈 February 11, 2026: 11.0pp spike
Price increased from 33.0% to 44.0%
📉 February 09, 2026: 14.0pp drop
Price decreased from 40.0% to 26.0%
📈 February 05, 2026: 9.0pp spike
Price increased from 29.0% to 38.0%
4. Market Data
Contract Snapshot
This market resolves based on which AI company has the best coding model at the end of 2026. A YES resolution occurs for the company determined to have the best coding model by that deadline. A NO resolution occurs for any company not identified as having the best coding model, or if no single company is definitively declared the best. The specific criteria for determining the "best coding model" are not detailed in the provided content.
Available Contracts
Market options and current pricing
| Outcome bucket | Yes (price) | No (price) | Implied probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropic | $0.45 | $0.57 | 45% |
| OpenAI | $0.30 | $0.72 | 30% |
| $0.16 | $0.86 | 16% | |
| xAI | $0.07 | $0.94 | 7% |
| DeepSeek | $0.05 | $0.96 | 5% |
| Moonshot AI | $0.02 | $1.00 | 2% |
| Z.ai | $0.02 | $1.00 | 2% |
| Alibaba | $0.01 | $1.00 | 1% |
| Baidu | $0.01 | $1.00 | 1% |
Market Discussion
Limited public discussion available for this market.
5. What Is the Status of the Requested Research Data?
| Research Status | Error encountered |
|---|---|
| Error Type | Internal Server Error |
| Data Availability | No data available |
6. What Research Findings Were Impacted By An Internal Server Error?
| Research Outcome | Internal Server Error (System Issue) |
|---|---|
| Data Availability | None (Research process failed) |
| Extracted Findings | Unavailable (No data to extract) |
7. Why Was Research Data On This Topic Unavailable?
| Research Outcome | Failed (Internal Server Error) |
|---|---|
| Data Points Gathered | 0 |
| Information Provided | N/A |
8. What Information Is Available Regarding This Research Question?
| Research Status | Research failed due to an internal server error |
|---|---|
| Data Availability | No specific data points could be extracted |
| Key Findings | None available due to research error |
9. Why Was Research Data Unavailable for This Question?
| Research Outcome | Failed |
|---|---|
| Error Type | Internal Server Error |
| Data Availability | None |
10. What Could Change the Odds
Key Catalysts
Key Dates & Catalysts
- Expiration: December 31, 2026
- Closes: December 31, 2026
11. Decision-Flipping Events
- Trigger: Catalyst analysis not available.
13. Historical Resolutions
Historical Resolutions: 14 markets in this series
Outcomes: 2 resolved YES, 12 resolved NO
Recent resolutions:
- KXCODINGMODEL-26JAN-XAI: NO (Jan 01, 2026)
- KXCODINGMODEL-26JAN-OPEN: YES (Jan 01, 2026)
- KXCODINGMODEL-26JAN-GOOG: NO (Jan 01, 2026)
- KXCODINGMODEL-26JAN-DEEP: NO (Jan 01, 2026)
- KXCODINGMODEL-26JAN-ANTH: NO (Jan 01, 2026)
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