Putin out as President of Russia by 2027?

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Market context

The real-world event is whether Vladimir Putin ceases to be President of Russia at any point before the settlement deadline, including by resignation, removal, detention, incapacity, or an announcement of departure that is later implemented. The market’s 8% implied probability sits in the same low-single-digit to low-teens band seen across related Putin exit contracts, which have recently ranged from about 7.5% for end-2026 to 12.5% for mid-2027, with some outlets quoting roughly 13% to 18% depending on the expiry and data cut[1][4][10].

Historically, traders have tended to treat Putin succession risk as a long-shot tail event rather than a base case, because Russian presidential continuity has been the default for more than two decades and no credible public resignation path has emerged. Comparable market commentary has repeatedly stressed that “No” volume dominates, with the yes side mainly reflecting scenario risk around sudden removal, severe health events, or a formal political break inside the Kremlin rather than routine policy developments[2][13]. That is why a single-digit price is best read as a small but persistent disruption premium, not as evidence of an imminent transition[1][2].

For catalysts, the main watchpoints are official Kremlin announcements, changes to Putin’s public schedule, major constitutional or electoral timing, and any verified reports of detention, incapacitation, or a named successor process, because the rules resolve on an announcement immediately if resignation or removal is declared[2][4]. Recent reporting on large speculative bets and sharp repricing after major Russia-Ukraine escalation also shows how quickly the contract can move on war-related headlines, even when no direct succession signal exists[5][7][9]. On access, German GlüStV rules matter because prediction markets are generally treated as gambling-like products and can be restricted or geo-blocked for German users; US CFTC reach matters because on-chain access does not remove regulatory exposure if an offer is deemed to fall within US jurisdiction. “No-KYC up to $1,500” means a user may trade or withdraw up to that threshold without identity verification on the platform, but it does not change local eligibility, sanctions screening, or the market’s settlement rules[10].

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Methodology

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