What will WTI Crude Oil (WTI) hit in July 2026?

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Market context

The market resolves on the highest price WTI Crude Oil reaches during July 2026, with settlement occurring on 1 August 2026. Current spot prices hover near $71.40, while the crowd assigns a 100% probability to the outcome exceeding $70 and only 45% to it surpassing $80 [2][5]. The 1% implied probability for a specific high-strike outcome reflects the market’s view that a sharp spike above prevailing levels is statistically unlikely without a major supply shock.

Historically, WTI has shown mean-reverting behaviour in mid-year periods absent geopolitical disruption, often trading within a $66–$97 range in the second half of 2026, with July forecasts centred around $77.59–$96.22 [6]. Comparable cases from 2023–2025 show that July peaks rarely exceed $85 unless tied to sudden OPEC cuts or conflict in the Middle East. The current 1% probability aligns with this pattern, suggesting traders expect stability rather than volatility.

Key catalysts include US–Iran peace talks, which recently pressured prices after President Trump confirmed ongoing diplomatic efforts [3]. Traders should monitor the EIA weekly crude inventories, OPEC+ meeting outcomes, and any sudden shifts in US strategic petroleum reserve releases. A programmematic approach would involve polling the Polymarket API for real-time odds shifts and triggering conditional orders when price breaks above $74.45 resistance, a level identified as critical for bullish continuation [3][7].

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Methodology

This page reviews What will WTI Crude Oil (WTI) hit in July 2026? 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 Polymarket Bot UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

Resolution & payout

Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.

Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.

FAQ

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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.

What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

What does Polymarket cost to trade?

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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.