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OpenAI IPO by...?

$1,204,416 Vol.

Dec 31, 2026
Polymarket

$1,204,416 Vol.

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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.OpenAI's completed restructuring into a public benefit corporation in late 2025 unlocked major funding rounds and positioned the company for a potential public listing by removing nonprofit constraints on returns. CEO Sam Altman has pushed internally for a fourth-quarter 2026 IPO at a valuation nearing $1 trillion to fuel trillions in AI infrastructure spending, supported by rapid revenue growth from ChatGPT and enterprise models. However, CFO Sarah Friar has flagged the timeline as overly aggressive due to organizational gaps and heavy cash burn, favoring 2027 instead. This tension, alongside competitive pressure from Anthropic's similar plans and ongoing Microsoft partnership dynamics, shapes trader views on whether regulatory filings will arrive before year-end or slip further.

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
$1,204,416
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Oct 29, 2025, 8:28 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.
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.OpenAI's completed restructuring into a public benefit corporation in late 2025 unlocked major funding rounds and positioned the company for a potential public listing by removing nonprofit constraints on returns. CEO Sam Altman has pushed internally for a fourth-quarter 2026 IPO at a valuation nearing $1 trillion to fuel trillions in AI infrastructure spending, supported by rapid revenue growth from ChatGPT and enterprise models. However, CFO Sarah Friar has flagged the timeline as overly aggressive due to organizational gaps and heavy cash burn, favoring 2027 instead. This tension, alongside competitive pressure from Anthropic's similar plans and ongoing Microsoft partnership dynamics, shapes trader views on whether regulatory filings will arrive before year-end or slip further.

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
$1,204,416
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Oct 29, 2025, 8:28 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"OpenAI IPO by...?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 3 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "December 31, 2026" at 27%, followed by "June 30, 2026" at 1%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 27¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 27% 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 $1.2 million in total trading volume since the market launched on Oct 30, 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 3 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 "December 31, 2026" at 27%, meaning the market assigns a 27% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "June 30, 2026" at 1%. 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.

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