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Collective forecast

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18%

Very Unlikely

Files for IPO18%
Does not file for IPO82%
Confidencelow· ▼ news bearish

Single market source with moderate trading volume — no second market to cross-check against.

Based on 1 prediction market

90% range 11–28% · moderate uncertainty (a thin, low-agreement signal)

⚡The news suggests a stronger likelihood of a delay compared to the market's current pricing.

Forecast update

Updated 18d ago

Jul 12range 17.8–21.1Jul 21

↓ 3.3percentage points this week

▲2 new supporting signals

Why this forecast

The market indicates a low probability of OpenAI filing for an IPO in 2026, currently at 17.8%. Recent news suggests that OpenAI is considering delaying its IPO to 2027 due to market uncertainties, which aligns with the market's skepticism about a 2026 filing.

Statistically pooled from 1 matched market (log-odds weighted by volume), 90% CI 11-28%.

Key development

OpenAI is reportedly leaning towards delaying its IPO to 2027 amid market uncertainties.

Supporting signals

  • ✓OpenAI has filed an S-1 registration statement, indicating readiness for an IPO.
  • ✓Market conditions are currently unfavorable, leading to speculation about delays.

Risk factors

  • ⚠Continued market volatility could push OpenAI to delay its IPO further.
  • ⚠Negative sentiment from recent tech IPOs may impact investor confidence.

This forecast assumes

  • ✓Market conditions do not improve significantly before the end of 2026.
  • ✓OpenAI's internal decision-making aligns with external market signals.

How this could unfold

Tech market instability affects investor sentiment.
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Recent IPO performances influence OpenAI's decision-making.
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Files for IPO (18%)
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A delay in the IPO could impact OpenAI's funding and growth plans.
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Investor confidence in tech IPOs may further decline.

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Market conditions do not improve significantly before the end of 2026.
OpenAI's internal decision-making aligns with external market signals.

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Will OpenAI go public by 2028?

86%

via “Recent IPO performances influence OpenAI's decision-making.”

Sources & data

Prediction markets · 1+−
[ACX 2026] Will OpenAI file for an IPO during 2026?18% · Manifold
Recent context · 4 sources+−

forbes.com

OpenAI Considers Delaying IPO To 2027 After SpaceX's Rocky Debut, Report Says - Forbes

Thu, 25 Ju

cryptobriefing.com

Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceX advance toward IPOs amid market buzz - Crypto Briefing

Mon, 06 Ju

smartasset.com

OpenAI Stock IPO: Expected Valuation, Timeline and Investment Options - SmartAsset.com

Fri, 26 Ju

cnbc.com

OpenAI is reportedly delaying its IPO. Here's when Kalshi traders think it will announce - CNBC

Fri, 26 Ju
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Topics

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