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Elon Musk's social media activity has become a staple of financial and political commentary, making his tweet frequency an observable and easily verifiable metric with real trading interest among market participants. This market isolates a specific May 19-26 window and asks whether he'll post between 200 and 219 times—a narrow 20-tweet band representing moderate activity. The market currently prices this at 0%, suggesting traders believe his actual output will fall outside this range, either significantly higher or meaningfully lower in absolute terms. Musk's recent weeks show substantial variation in tweeting patterns, influenced by Tesla corporate developments, political moments, cryptocurrency discourse, and platform policy changes. The extreme 0% odds imply high confidence in one direction: either the market expects a particularly quiet week from Musk for the upcoming period, or conversely, an exceptionally active week substantially exceeding 219 posts. With resolution days away on May 26, the market will be settled by publicly available tweet count data, making this a direct test of trader conviction on behavioral prediction.
What factors could move this market?
Elon Musk has maintained an extraordinarily active Twitter presence since acquiring the platform in October 2022, making his personal tweeting a subject of both public fascination and financial market interest. His communication style spans product announcements for Tesla and SpaceX, regulatory commentary, cryptocurrency advocacy, and spontaneous takes on current events. Historical data suggests Musk's weekly tweet volume varies wildly—from periods of relative quiet around 50–100 tweets per week to surges exceeding 400 posts during major corporate moments or geopolitical flashpoints. The 200–219 range sits in the moderate-to-active zone, neither particularly prolific nor withdrawn. Several factors could push the outcome toward YES (200-219 tweets). The May 19–26 window falls during typical business operations for Tesla and SpaceX, when operational updates and product commentary often flow freely. If major earnings announcements, regulatory filings, or technological milestones occur during this week, Musk typically increases his tweeting cadence to communicate directly with markets and the public. Additionally, ongoing political discourse and cryptocurrency movements often trigger his engagement, potentially accumulating to this level. Conversely, factors could suppress the outcome toward NO. Musk occasionally enters periods of reduced tweeting, particularly during focused operational phases or when facing regulatory scrutiny. Family events, travel, or deliberate strategic communications pauses can limit his activity. A quiet week—common perhaps once monthly—might see him posting 100–150 tweets. On the other hand, major crises, viral moments, or heated debates have historically driven him above 300 posts in a week, overshooting the 200–219 band significantly. The market's 0% odds suggest traders assign negligible probability to a 'moderate' outcome, betting instead on an extreme in either direction. Historical patterns from 2024–2026 show that the narrow 200–219 band is genuinely uncommon—most weeks cluster either toward the 80–150 range or the 250–400+ range, with few weeks landing precisely in the middle. This structural rarity supports the 0% pricing. Recent months show Musk's tweeting has accelerated somewhat following platform product changes and his increased engagement in AI and policy discussions, but even so, the 200–219 band has proven an unlikely outcome in actual weekly data. Market structure and odds trajectory reinforce this view: the 0% pricing reflects deep trader conviction that a moderate week is far less probable than either quiet or extremely active weeks. The $274K in 24h volume—substantial for a niche behavioral market—indicates genuine interest but also suggests that most capital has concentrated on NO, pricing the YES outcome as nearly impossible.
What are traders watching for?
Final trading deadline May 26; settlement by final Elon tweet count on public X (Twitter) platform data.
Musk's historical weekly tweeting clusters at extremes (80–150 or 250–400+), not moderate 200–219 band.
Major Tesla/SpaceX announcements, earnings calls, or geopolitical events during this week typically drive higher post volume.
Market's 0% odds reflect trader conviction that moderate outcomes are structurally uncommon for Musk's weekly patterns.
How does this market resolve?
Market resolves May 26 based on Elon Musk's total tweet count from May 19–26, 2026. YES wins if count is 200–219; NO wins if outside that range.
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