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Finance·OpenAI IPO

OpenAI IPO by...?

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Finance·OpenAI IPO

OpenAI IPO by...?

$3,015,543 Vol.

Sep 30, 2026
Polymarket

$3,015,543 Vol.

Polymarket

September 30, 2026

$150,188 Vol.

<1%

December 31, 2026

$1,020,080 Vol.

4%

March 31, 2027

$643 Vol.

31%

June 30, 2027

$136 Vol.

56%

This market will resolve to "Yes" if OpenAI completes an Initial Public Offering (IPO) by the listed date ET, as confirmed by official company announcements and credible news sources. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The IPO refers to the first sale of stock by the listed company to the public on any recognized stock exchange. If OpenAI is acquired by another company that is already public, this market will immediately resolve to "No." The resolution source for this market is a consensus of credible reporting.Sam Altman’s September 12 statement that an OpenAI IPO in 2026 would be “ill-advised” amid pressing AI safety and alignment work has become the dominant factor shaping trader views. The company confidentially filed its S-1 in early June targeting a potential $1 trillion valuation and an autumn window, yet internal deliberations quickly shifted toward 2027 after market volatility following the SpaceX listing and concerns over reaching that valuation. With Anthropic also advancing its public debut and regulators scrutinizing frontier model risks, OpenAI’s leadership prefers completing safety milestones as a private entity. Upcoming catalysts include any public S-1 filing, earnings updates, or further executive commentary on governance changes that could still accelerate or further delay the timeline.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if OpenAI completes an Initial Public Offering (IPO) by the listed date ET, as confirmed by official company announcements and credible news sources. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The IPO refers to the first sale of stock by the listed company to the public on any recognized stock exchange.

If OpenAI is acquired by another company that is already public, this market will immediately resolve to "No."

The resolution source for this market is a consensus of credible reporting.This market will resolve to "Yes" if OpenAI completes an Initial Public Offering (IPO) by the listed date ET, as confirmed by official company announcements and credible news sources. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The IPO refers to the first sale of stock by the listed company to the public on any recognized stock exchange. If OpenAI is acquired by another company that is already public, this market will immediately resolve to "No." The resolution source for this market is a consensus of credible reporting.
Volume
$3,015,543
End Date
Jul 1, 2027
Market Opened
May 20, 2026, 2:24 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if OpenAI completes an Initial Public Offering (IPO) by the listed date ET, as confirmed by official company announcements and credible news sources. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The IPO refers to the first sale of stock by the listed company to the public on any recognized stock exchange. If OpenAI is acquired by another company that is already public, this market will immediately resolve to "No." The resolution source for this market is a consensus of credible reporting.Sam Altman’s September 12 statement that an OpenAI IPO in 2026 would be “ill-advised” amid pressing AI safety and alignment work has become the dominant factor shaping trader views. The company confidentially filed its S-1 in early June targeting a potential $1 trillion valuation and an autumn window, yet internal deliberations quickly shifted toward 2027 after market volatility following the SpaceX listing and concerns over reaching that valuation. With Anthropic also advancing its public debut and regulators scrutinizing frontier model risks, OpenAI’s leadership prefers completing safety milestones as a private entity. Upcoming catalysts include any public S-1 filing, earnings updates, or further executive commentary on governance changes that could still accelerate or further delay the timeline.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if OpenAI completes an Initial Public Offering (IPO) by the listed date ET, as confirmed by official company announcements and credible news sources. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The IPO refers to the first sale of stock by the listed company to the public on any recognized stock exchange.

If OpenAI is acquired by another company that is already public, this market will immediately resolve to "No."

The resolution source for this market is a consensus of credible reporting.This market will resolve to "Yes" if OpenAI completes an Initial Public Offering (IPO) by the listed date ET, as confirmed by official company announcements and credible news sources. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The IPO refers to the first sale of stock by the listed company to the public on any recognized stock exchange. If OpenAI is acquired by another company that is already public, this market will immediately resolve to "No." The resolution source for this market is a consensus of credible reporting.
Volume
$3,015,543
End Date
Jul 1, 2027
Market Opened
May 20, 2026, 2:24 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...

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Frequently Asked Questions

"OpenAI IPO by...?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 8 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "June 30, 2027" at 56%, followed by "March 31, 2027" at 31%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 56¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 56% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "OpenAI IPO by...?" has generated $3 million in total trading volume since the market launched on Oct 29, 2025. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "OpenAI IPO by...?," browse the 8 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "OpenAI IPO by...?" is "June 30, 2027" at 56%, meaning the market assigns a 56% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "March 31, 2027" at 31%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "OpenAI IPO by...?" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.