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Sam Altman out as OpenAI CEO before 2027?

PlatformPolymarket Expires2027-01-01 Volume$98,572 Open Interest$1,645
YES
Implied probability: 3.5%
NO
96¢
Implied probability: 96.5%
30-DAY PROBABILITY HISTORY Low 3¢ · High 8¢ · Δ -4.5pp
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YES Price
NO Price
96¢
Total Volume
$98,572
Open Interest
$1,645
Expiration
2027-01-01
Days Left
99
About this market

What resolves this contract

This market will resolve according to the named people no longer serving as CEOs of their respective companies for any length of time between November 17, 2025 and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. An announcement of the named CEO's resignation/firing before this market's end date will immediately resolve this market to "Yes", regardless of when the announced resignation/firing goes into effect. This market's primary resolution source will be official information from the named CEOs and their respective companies, however a consensus of credible reporting sources will also be used.

Reading the odds on this market

At 3.5¢ for YES, traders are pricing about a 3.5% chance this happens, roughly 1 in 29.

$10 on YES buys about 286 contracts that pay $285.71 if it happens; $10 on NO at 96.5¢ buys about 10.4 that pay $10.36 if it does not.

The favoured side, NO, returns 3.6% if it wins, with the money locked up for 99 days until January 1, 2027; that works out to about 14.0% a year.

Over the last 26 daily readings the YES price moved down 4.5 points, trading between 3.5¢ and 8.5¢.

$98,572 has traded on it on Polymarket, with $1,645 still riding on the outcome, making it number 14 by volume of the 204 markets we track.

Payouts are before platform fees; one contract pays $1 if its side wins.

How to read the price

Prediction market prices are expressed in cents on the dollar. A YES contract trading at means the market is pricing in a 3.5% implied probability of the event resolving YES. If resolution comes back YES, the contract pays $1. If NO, it pays $0.

Volume vs. open interest

Total traded volume ($98,572) reflects every buy and sell across the life of this contract. Open interest ($1,645) is the dollar value of positions currently held by traders. Deep liquidity and wide open interest are the two signals that the quoted price is reliable.

Where to trade this market

This contract is listed on Polymarket. PicksByOdds does not accept deposits, execute trades, or offer brokerage. We publish the data; you decide what to do with it.

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FAQ

Common questions about this market

How is this market resolved?

This market will resolve according to the named people no longer serving as CEOs of their respective companies for any length of time between November 17, 2025 and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. An announcement of the named CEO's resignation/firing before this market's end date will immediately resolve this market to "Yes", regardless of when the announced resignation/firing goes into effect. This market's primary resolution source will be official information from the named CEOs and their respective companies, however a consensus of credible reporting sources will also be used.

When does this contract expire?

This contract closes on 2027-01-01, 99 days from now. After close, the final outcome is determined per the resolution rules above, and contracts settle at $1 (winning side) or $0 (losing side).

What happens if I buy YES at 3¢?

If the event resolves YES, each YES contract pays $1, a profit of 96¢ per dollar risked. If it resolves NO, the contract pays $0 and the full 3¢ is lost. Current market price implies a 3.5% probability of YES.

Where is this market listed?

This contract is listed on Polymarket. PicksByOdds aggregates and displays public market data; we do not broker trades or custody funds.

How reliable is the quoted price?

This market has $98,572 in total traded volume and $1,645 in open interest. Deeper liquidity generally means tighter spreads and more reliable implied probabilities. Prices refresh multiple times per day.

Disclaimer: Prediction market data on this page is sourced from public order books. Prices change continuously; figures shown here reflect the last refresh at 2026-09-24. Nothing on this page constitutes investment or betting advice.
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