Trump’s renewed push for U.S. acquisition of Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, generated significant early-2026 diplomatic friction, including tariff threats on NATO allies and discussions of military options, before the president publicly ruled out force, dropped the tariffs, and cited a vague “framework” for Arctic talks following a January Davos meeting with NATO’s secretary-general. Denmark and Greenlandic officials have consistently rejected any transfer of sovereignty, emphasizing that the island is not for sale and that decisions rest with its residents. No purchase agreement, Compact of Free Association, or territorial concession has advanced, and subsequent statements through mid-2026 have shown no material progress toward closing a deal. With roughly four months remaining before the 2027 cutoff and entrenched opposition from a key NATO partner, traders assign near-certain odds against completion. Late shifts could still arise from an unforeseen Greenland independence referendum or major U.S.-Denmark security concession, though both remain low-probability developments within the window.
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Dec 30, 2026
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$35,352,879 Vol.
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Dec 30, 2026
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the United States officially announces that Greenland will come under US sovereignty by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".
Sovereignty is defined as the transfer of the majority of the territory of Greenland from its current status as an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark to being under the formal governance or jurisdiction of the United States, either as a state, territory, or other classification within the US system.
An official announcement made by the United States and Denmark that Greenland will come under US sovereignty will qualify, even if the actual transfer of sovereignty is yet to occur. Only announcements of official agreements or actions (e.g. executive order, signed legislation, etc.) will count - mere posts on Social Media will not.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the governments of the US, Greenland, and Denmark, however a consensus of credible reporting confirming that Greenland has come under U.S. sovereignty will also qualify.Trump’s renewed push for U.S. acquisition of Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, generated significant early-2026 diplomatic friction, including tariff threats on NATO allies and discussions of military options, before the president publicly ruled out force, dropped the tariffs, and cited a vague “framework” for Arctic talks following a January Davos meeting with NATO’s secretary-general. Denmark and Greenlandic officials have consistently rejected any transfer of sovereignty, emphasizing that the island is not for sale and that decisions rest with its residents. No purchase agreement, Compact of Free Association, or territorial concession has advanced, and subsequent statements through mid-2026 have shown no material progress toward closing a deal. With roughly four months remaining before the 2027 cutoff and entrenched opposition from a key NATO partner, traders assign near-certain odds against completion. Late shifts could still arise from an unforeseen Greenland independence referendum or major U.S.-Denmark security concession, though both remain low-probability developments within the window.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the United States officially announces that Greenland will come under US sovereignty by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".
Sovereignty is defined as the transfer of the majority of the territory of Greenland from its current status as an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark to being under the formal governance or jurisdiction of the United States, either as a state, territory, or other classification within the US system.
An official announcement made by the United States and Denmark that Greenland will come under US sovereignty will qualify, even if the actual transfer of sovereignty is yet to occur. Only announcements of official agreements or actions (e.g. executive order, signed legislation, etc.) will count - mere posts on Social Media will not.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the governments of the US, Greenland, and Denmark, however a consensus of credible reporting confirming that Greenland has come under U.S. sovereignty will also qualify.
Sovereignty is defined as the transfer of the majority of the territory of Greenland from its current status as an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark to being under the formal governance or jurisdiction of the United States, either as a state, territory, or other classification within the US system.
An official announcement made by the United States and Denmark that Greenland will come under US sovereignty will qualify, even if the actual transfer of sovereignty is yet to occur. Only announcements of official agreements or actions (e.g. executive order, signed legislation, etc.) will count - mere posts on Social Media will not.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the governments of the US, Greenland, and Denmark, however a consensus of credible reporting confirming that Greenland has come under U.S. sovereignty will also qualify.
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0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if the United States officially announces that Greenland will come under US sovereignty by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".
Sovereignty is defined as the transfer of the majority of the territory of Greenland from its current status as an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark to being under the formal governance or jurisdiction of the United States, either as a state, territory, or other classification within the US system.
An official announcement made by the United States and Denmark that Greenland will come under US sovereignty will qualify, even if the actual transfer of sovereignty is yet to occur. Only announcements of official agreements or actions (e.g. executive order, signed legislation, etc.) will count - mere posts on Social Media will not.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the governments of the US, Greenland, and Denmark, however a consensus of credible reporting confirming that Greenland has come under U.S. sovereignty will also qualify.Trump’s renewed push for U.S. acquisition of Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, generated significant early-2026 diplomatic friction, including tariff threats on NATO allies and discussions of military options, before the president publicly ruled out force, dropped the tariffs, and cited a vague “framework” for Arctic talks following a January Davos meeting with NATO’s secretary-general. Denmark and Greenlandic officials have consistently rejected any transfer of sovereignty, emphasizing that the island is not for sale and that decisions rest with its residents. No purchase agreement, Compact of Free Association, or territorial concession has advanced, and subsequent statements through mid-2026 have shown no material progress toward closing a deal. With roughly four months remaining before the 2027 cutoff and entrenched opposition from a key NATO partner, traders assign near-certain odds against completion. Late shifts could still arise from an unforeseen Greenland independence referendum or major U.S.-Denmark security concession, though both remain low-probability developments within the window.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the United States officially announces that Greenland will come under US sovereignty by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".
Sovereignty is defined as the transfer of the majority of the territory of Greenland from its current status as an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark to being under the formal governance or jurisdiction of the United States, either as a state, territory, or other classification within the US system.
An official announcement made by the United States and Denmark that Greenland will come under US sovereignty will qualify, even if the actual transfer of sovereignty is yet to occur. Only announcements of official agreements or actions (e.g. executive order, signed legislation, etc.) will count - mere posts on Social Media will not.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the governments of the US, Greenland, and Denmark, however a consensus of credible reporting confirming that Greenland has come under U.S. sovereignty will also qualify.
Sovereignty is defined as the transfer of the majority of the territory of Greenland from its current status as an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark to being under the formal governance or jurisdiction of the United States, either as a state, territory, or other classification within the US system.
An official announcement made by the United States and Denmark that Greenland will come under US sovereignty will qualify, even if the actual transfer of sovereignty is yet to occur. Only announcements of official agreements or actions (e.g. executive order, signed legislation, etc.) will count - mere posts on Social Media will not.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the governments of the US, Greenland, and Denmark, however a consensus of credible reporting confirming that Greenland has come under U.S. sovereignty will also qualify.
Volume
$35,352,879End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Dec 22, 2025, 7:55 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Trump’s renewed push for U.S. acquisition of Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, generated significant early-2026 diplomatic friction, including tariff threats on NATO allies and discussions of military options, before the president publicly ruled out force, dropped the tariffs, and cited a vague “framework” for Arctic talks following a January Davos meeting with NATO’s secretary-general. Denmark and Greenlandic officials have consistently rejected any transfer of sovereignty, emphasizing that the island is not for sale and that decisions rest with its residents. No purchase agreement, Compact of Free Association, or territorial concession has advanced, and subsequent statements through mid-2026 have shown no material progress toward closing a deal. With roughly four months remaining before the 2027 cutoff and entrenched opposition from a key NATO partner, traders assign near-certain odds against completion. Late shifts could still arise from an unforeseen Greenland independence referendum or major U.S.-Denmark security concession, though both remain low-probability developments within the window.
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