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Will OpenAI have the best AI model at the end of April 2026?
Leaning NO, 72% confidence. Our estimate: 16.2% vs market 18.7% (edge: -2.5 pts).
Key reasons
- Price is near historical base rate — crowd is relatively efficient
- Whale-level volume signals potential institutional conviction
- Liquidity regime is 168,500 USDC / 24h with spread 0.30%
What could break this thesis
- No significant edge identified at current price level
- Trader consensus on Polymarket assigns an 79.5% implied probability to Anthropic holding the top AI model spot by April's end, driven by the…
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Frequently asked questions
Should I bet on Will OpenAI have the best AI model at the end of April 2026??
Based on our analysis, we lean NO with 72% confidence, but this is a research signal, not financial advice.
What does edge mean for Will OpenAI have the best AI model at the end of April 2026??
Edge (-2.5 pts) is the gap between our probability estimate and the market price. Positive edge on NO means the market may be underpricing this outcome.
How accurate is this prediction?
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