Trader consensus reflects an 89% implied probability against the US seizing control of the Panama Canal before 2027, driven by the absence of any military buildup, Pentagon announcements, or congressional authorizations despite President Trump's earlier 2025 rhetoric on excessive fees and Chinese port influence. Panama's 1999 assumption of full sovereignty under the Torrijos-Carter Treaties remains unchallenged, with recent US-Panama joint defense drills in January 2026 signaling cooperation rather than confrontation. Tensions center on a February 2026 Panama Supreme Court ruling voiding a Hong Kong firm's port concessions amid US pressure to curb China, prompting COSCO Shipping suspensions but no escalation to canal takeover. Geopolitical costs, UN Charter constraints, and focus on diplomatic levers sustain the high No pricing.
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$55,975 Vol.
Dec 31, 2026
$55,975 Vol.
$55,975 Vol.
Dec 31, 2026
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Panama Canal comes under US control by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".
For the purposes of this market, US control means the United States assumes primary operational authority over the canal, either via diplomatic agreement, military action, or any other means.
An official announcement made by the United States and Panama that the Panama Canal will come under US control will qualify, even if the actual transfer of control is yet to occur. Only announcements of official agreements or actions (e.g. executive order, signed legislation, etc.) will count - mere posts on Social Media will not.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the US Government and the Government of Panama, however a consensus of credible reporting confirming that the Panama Canal has come under US sovereignty will also qualify.Trader consensus reflects an 89% implied probability against the US seizing control of the Panama Canal before 2027, driven by the absence of any military buildup, Pentagon announcements, or congressional authorizations despite President Trump's earlier 2025 rhetoric on excessive fees and Chinese port influence. Panama's 1999 assumption of full sovereignty under the Torrijos-Carter Treaties remains unchallenged, with recent US-Panama joint defense drills in January 2026 signaling cooperation rather than confrontation. Tensions center on a February 2026 Panama Supreme Court ruling voiding a Hong Kong firm's port concessions amid US pressure to curb China, prompting COSCO Shipping suspensions but no escalation to canal takeover. Geopolitical costs, UN Charter constraints, and focus on diplomatic levers sustain the high No pricing.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Panama Canal comes under US control by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".
For the purposes of this market, US control means the United States assumes primary operational authority over the canal, either via diplomatic agreement, military action, or any other means.
An official announcement made by the United States and Panama that the Panama Canal will come under US control will qualify, even if the actual transfer of control is yet to occur. Only announcements of official agreements or actions (e.g. executive order, signed legislation, etc.) will count - mere posts on Social Media will not.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the US Government and the Government of Panama, however a consensus of credible reporting confirming that the Panama Canal has come under US sovereignty will also qualify.
For the purposes of this market, US control means the United States assumes primary operational authority over the canal, either via diplomatic agreement, military action, or any other means.
An official announcement made by the United States and Panama that the Panama Canal will come under US control will qualify, even if the actual transfer of control is yet to occur. Only announcements of official agreements or actions (e.g. executive order, signed legislation, etc.) will count - mere posts on Social Media will not.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the US Government and the Government of Panama, however a consensus of credible reporting confirming that the Panama Canal has come under US sovereignty will also qualify.
Market Opened: Nov 13, 2025, 4:44 PM ET
Volume
$55,975End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Nov 13, 2025, 4:44 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Panama Canal comes under US control by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".
For the purposes of this market, US control means the United States assumes primary operational authority over the canal, either via diplomatic agreement, military action, or any other means.
An official announcement made by the United States and Panama that the Panama Canal will come under US control will qualify, even if the actual transfer of control is yet to occur. Only announcements of official agreements or actions (e.g. executive order, signed legislation, etc.) will count - mere posts on Social Media will not.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the US Government and the Government of Panama, however a consensus of credible reporting confirming that the Panama Canal has come under US sovereignty will also qualify.Trader consensus reflects an 89% implied probability against the US seizing control of the Panama Canal before 2027, driven by the absence of any military buildup, Pentagon announcements, or congressional authorizations despite President Trump's earlier 2025 rhetoric on excessive fees and Chinese port influence. Panama's 1999 assumption of full sovereignty under the Torrijos-Carter Treaties remains unchallenged, with recent US-Panama joint defense drills in January 2026 signaling cooperation rather than confrontation. Tensions center on a February 2026 Panama Supreme Court ruling voiding a Hong Kong firm's port concessions amid US pressure to curb China, prompting COSCO Shipping suspensions but no escalation to canal takeover. Geopolitical costs, UN Charter constraints, and focus on diplomatic levers sustain the high No pricing.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Panama Canal comes under US control by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".
For the purposes of this market, US control means the United States assumes primary operational authority over the canal, either via diplomatic agreement, military action, or any other means.
An official announcement made by the United States and Panama that the Panama Canal will come under US control will qualify, even if the actual transfer of control is yet to occur. Only announcements of official agreements or actions (e.g. executive order, signed legislation, etc.) will count - mere posts on Social Media will not.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the US Government and the Government of Panama, however a consensus of credible reporting confirming that the Panama Canal has come under US sovereignty will also qualify.
For the purposes of this market, US control means the United States assumes primary operational authority over the canal, either via diplomatic agreement, military action, or any other means.
An official announcement made by the United States and Panama that the Panama Canal will come under US control will qualify, even if the actual transfer of control is yet to occur. Only announcements of official agreements or actions (e.g. executive order, signed legislation, etc.) will count - mere posts on Social Media will not.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the US Government and the Government of Panama, however a consensus of credible reporting confirming that the Panama Canal has come under US sovereignty will also qualify.
Volume
$55,975End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Nov 13, 2025, 4:44 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Trader consensus reflects an 89% implied probability against the US seizing control of the Panama Canal before 2027, driven by the absence of any military buildup, Pentagon announcements, or congressional authorizations despite President Trump's earlier 2025 rhetoric on excessive fees and Chinese port influence. Panama's 1999 assumption of full sovereignty under the Torrijos-Carter Treaties remains unchallenged, with recent US-Panama joint defense drills in January 2026 signaling cooperation rather than confrontation. Tensions center on a February 2026 Panama Supreme Court ruling voiding a Hong Kong firm's port concessions amid US pressure to curb China, prompting COSCO Shipping suspensions but no escalation to canal takeover. Geopolitical costs, UN Charter constraints, and focus on diplomatic levers sustain the high No pricing.
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