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Peak US National Debt before 2027?

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Peak US National Debt before 2027?

Dec 31

Dec 31

$11,012 Vol.

Dec 31, 2026
Polymarket

$11,012 Vol.

Polymarket

$40 trillion

$5,370 Vol.

93%

$41 trillion

$582 Vol.

60%

$42 trillion

$5,060 Vol.

10%

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the U.S. national debt reaches the listed value this year at any point by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source for this market will be the U.S. Treasury Department (https://www.treasurydirect.gov/NP_WS/debt/current). If treasurydirect.gov/NP_WS/debt/current becomes unavailable, another credible source will be used.US national debt stands at a record $38.91 trillion gross as of early May 2026, with debt held by the public at $31.26 trillion, up $2.7 trillion year-over-year amid persistent federal budget deficits projected at $1.9 trillion for fiscal year 2026 by the Congressional Budget Office's February outlook. Recent Treasury data confirms ongoing increases, including crossing $39 trillion gross in March, fueled by outlays exceeding revenues and interest payments surpassing $628 billion year-to-date at nearly $3 billion daily. CBO forecasts deficits growing to $3.1 trillion by 2036, pushing debt to 120 percent of GDP with no baseline peak before 2027 absent major reforms like spending cuts, tax hikes, or reconciliation bills. Traders should monitor fall 2026 appropriations deadlines, potential debt ceiling actions, and executive budget proposals for shifts in fiscal trajectory.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the U.S. national debt reaches the listed value this year at any point by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The resolution source for this market will be the U.S. Treasury Department (https://www.treasurydirect.gov/NP_WS/debt/current). If treasurydirect.gov/NP_WS/debt/current becomes unavailable, another credible source will be used.
Volume
$11,012
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Nov 5, 2025, 2:41 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the U.S. national debt reaches the listed value this year at any point by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source for this market will be the U.S. Treasury Department (https://www.treasurydirect.gov/NP_WS/debt/current). If treasurydirect.gov/NP_WS/debt/current becomes unavailable, another credible source will be used.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the U.S. national debt reaches the listed value this year at any point by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source for this market will be the U.S. Treasury Department (https://www.treasurydirect.gov/NP_WS/debt/current). If treasurydirect.gov/NP_WS/debt/current becomes unavailable, another credible source will be used.US national debt stands at a record $38.91 trillion gross as of early May 2026, with debt held by the public at $31.26 trillion, up $2.7 trillion year-over-year amid persistent federal budget deficits projected at $1.9 trillion for fiscal year 2026 by the Congressional Budget Office's February outlook. Recent Treasury data confirms ongoing increases, including crossing $39 trillion gross in March, fueled by outlays exceeding revenues and interest payments surpassing $628 billion year-to-date at nearly $3 billion daily. CBO forecasts deficits growing to $3.1 trillion by 2036, pushing debt to 120 percent of GDP with no baseline peak before 2027 absent major reforms like spending cuts, tax hikes, or reconciliation bills. Traders should monitor fall 2026 appropriations deadlines, potential debt ceiling actions, and executive budget proposals for shifts in fiscal trajectory.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the U.S. national debt reaches the listed value this year at any point by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The resolution source for this market will be the U.S. Treasury Department (https://www.treasurydirect.gov/NP_WS/debt/current). If treasurydirect.gov/NP_WS/debt/current becomes unavailable, another credible source will be used.
Volume
$11,012
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Nov 5, 2025, 2:41 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the U.S. national debt reaches the listed value this year at any point by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source for this market will be the U.S. Treasury Department (https://www.treasurydirect.gov/NP_WS/debt/current). If treasurydirect.gov/NP_WS/debt/current becomes unavailable, another credible source will be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Peak US National Debt before 2027?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 4 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "$39 trillion" at 100%, followed by "$40 trillion" at 93%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 100¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 100% 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, "Peak US National Debt before 2027?" has generated $11K in total trading volume since the market launched on Nov 5, 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 "Peak US National Debt before 2027?," browse the 4 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 "Peak US National Debt before 2027?" is "$39 trillion" at 100%, meaning the market assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "$40 trillion" at 93%. 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 "Peak US National Debt before 2027?" 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.