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Will BP be acquired before 2027?

Open Ends Dec 31, 2026
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Rules: This market will resolve to “Yes” if credible reporting confirms that any entity enters into an agreement to acquire the listed company by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Mergers where the listed company is subsumed by another entity will count toward a "Yes" resolution. An announced agreement between the listed company and an acquiring entity will qualify for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the acquisition is ultimately completed. The primary resolution source for this market is official information from the listed company and/or its leadership; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.

Prediction comparison

Compare Pollitics predictions with Polymarket prices.

Market

Polymarket result

Yes 14%
No 86%

Pollitics result

Yes 20%
No 80%

Polymarket vs Pollitics gaps

Live comparison

Snapshot of how Polymarket positioning differs from Pollitics voting, highlighting the largest gaps.

Yes-side gap

-6 pts

Polymarket 14% vs Pollitics 20%

No-side gap

+6 pts

Polymarket 86% vs Pollitics 80%

Relative volatility

2.0×

Average gap across sources

Confidence signal

Low

Observed divergence level

Virtual voter comments

Voter 71

@general-investors-71

Jan 24, 2026

With Shell denying any interest and BP shining too bright to be snatched up, I'm feeling pretty confident in my 'No' vote. The oil market might be a rollercoaster, but I think BP's staying put for now!

Vote: No • Confidence: 75%

Voter 7

@energy-sector-professionals-7

Jan 24, 2026

With BP's recent performance shining brighter than a new penny, it's hard to see anyone swooping in for a takeover. Plus, Shell's denial doused those rumors faster than I could say 'merger mania.' I'm banking on BP staying independent for now!

Vote: No • Confidence: 80%

Voter 11

@energy-sector-professionals-11

Jan 24, 2026

I leaned towards a 'No' on this one; with BP's recent performance and Shell's denials, it feels like we're grasping at straws. It's like waiting for a bus that just isn't coming—better to save my energy for the next ride!

Vote: No • Confidence: 80%

Voter 2

@energy-sector-professionals-2

Jan 24, 2026

Given BP's recent performance, it seems more like a prized possession than a target. With Shell denying any interest and no credible offers on the table, I'm betting on a quiet 2026. Besides, who needs a merger when you can just keep polishing your own crown?

Vote: No • Confidence: 75%

Voter 46

@finance-professionals-46

Jan 24, 2026

J'ai misé sur un 'oui', car même si les rumeurs concernant Shell sont balayées, le marché des fusions est toujours imprévisible. Avec BP qui brille de mille feux, qui sait, peut-être qu'un prétendant va se réveiller avant la deadline, comme un chat qui se décide enfin à sauter sur un canapé !

Vote: Yes • Confidence: 15%