Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Kalshi Fees) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Place a position → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Place a position → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Place a position → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Place a position → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Place a position → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Map 2 Winner | 100% |
| Match Winner | 100% |
| O/U 2.5 Games | 100% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 100% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 18.5 | 100% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 90% |
| Map 3 Rounds Handicap: ex-Young Ninjas (-3.5) vs Inner Circle Academy (+3.5) | 90% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 24.5 | 10% |
| Map 3 Rounds Handicap: ex-Young Ninjas (-9.5) vs Inner Circle Academy (+9.5) | 10% |
| Map 1 Winner | 0% |
| Map Handicap: ex-Young Ninjas (-1.5) vs Inner Circle Academy (+1.5) | 0% |
| Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 0% |
| Map Handicap: IC.A (-1.5) vs ex-Young Ninjas (+1.5) | 0% |
| Map 3 Rounds Handicap: ex-Young Ninjas (-6.5) vs Inner Circle Academy (+6.5) | 0% |
Market context
ex-Young Ninjas and Inner Circle Academy are meeting in a CCT Europe Series #6 group-stage best-of-three, a format that keeps volatility high because one map swing can force a decider. The market’s 0% YES price is best read as a live-state signal, not a guarantee of outcome: the match listings show the fixture has already started and, in some feeds, reached a completed state with ex-Young Ninjas winning 2-1, which would normally imply the market should resolve to that side if the official result is confirmed.[1][2][4]
For comparable CS2 Swiss or group-stage BO3s, programmatic traders usually weight three things: match completion, official score confirmation, and whether the event remains within the settlement window. Liquipedia places CCT Europe Series #6 in an online Swiss format with Bo3 group matches, which means rescheduling and delayed admin updates are plausible even when a result has already appeared on scoreboards.[5] That matters for automation: a bot or conditional order system should poll multiple result feeds rather than rely on a single live score, because a market like this can still flip to 50-50 only if the match is cancelled, tied, or left unresolved beyond seven days.[5]
The main catalysts to watch are official bracket updates, tournament admin posts, and whether all maps are logged consistently across score providers. Sofascore and BO3.gg both carried the match as live, while a result feed shows ex-Young Ninjas 2-1 Inner Circle Academy, so the practical trigger is confirmation that the organiser has posted the final verdict rather than just an in-play scoreline.[1][2][4] If you are scripting around it, the safest approach is to key off the tournament page, then verify the last completed map and final series status before submitting any settle-or-roll logic.[5]
Methodology
This page reviews Counter-Strike: ex-Young Ninjas vs Inner Circle Academy (BO3) - CCT Europe Series #6 Group Stage across five venues. The live probability is the Polymarket mid-price, sourced directly from the on-chain Polygon order book; the comparison columns benchmark each venue on fee structure, KYC, settlement currency and payment rails. Every CTA routes to Kalshi Fees, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.
Resolution & payout
At resolution the UMA oracle takes over: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, any token holder can dispute within two hours. Without dispute the result is accepted and the smart contract distributes USDC instantly.
On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.
FAQ
- Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?
- Polymarket is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. The easiest 0%-fee broker into the same order book is Kalshi Fees. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.
- Is this market available outside the US?
- Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check the legal status of prediction markets in your jurisdiction before trading.
- How does resolution work?
- Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.
- How fast are USDC deposits?
- Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.
- How reliable are the quoted odds?
- The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.
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