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Will the US confirm that aliens exist in 2024?
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the President of the United States, any member of the Cabinet of the United States, any member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, or any US federal agency definitively states that extraterrestrial life or technology exists by December 31, 2024, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of the United States, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Event Details
Total Volume: $1.7M
24h Volume: $5.4K
Total Liquidity: $117.1K
Markets: 1
Event Ends: 12/31/2024
Event Analysis
Summary
The question of whether the US government will confirm the existence of aliens in 2024 has garnered significant attention following increased government transparency around Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) and the passage of the UAP Disclosure Act. Recent developments, including a comprehensive Pentagon review and multiple congressional hearings, have maintained official skepticism while increasing transparency around UAP investigations.
The evidence strongly suggests that an official confirmation of alien existence in 2024 is highly unlikely. The Pentagon's Historical Record Report found no evidence of extraterrestrial technology or recovered craft, and recent legislation focuses on transparency rather than disclosure of alien evidence. While public interest remains high and some whistleblowers have made dramatic claims, official government positions consistently deny evidence of extraterrestrial origins for UAP incidents.
Analysis
Background on UAP/Alien Disclosure Context
Recent Official Actions
- Pentagon released comprehensive Historical Record Report finding no evidence of extraterrestrial technology
- UAP Disclosure Act passed as part of 2024 NDAA, focusing on transparency
- Multiple congressional hearings held featuring whistleblower testimony
- AARO investigations documented 757 UAP cases but found conventional explanations for most
Current Government Stance
- Department of Defense maintains no evidence of alien technology or recovered craft
- Official investigations attribute most UAP sightings to mundane explanations
- Focus on national security implications rather than extraterrestrial hypotheses
- Increased transparency while maintaining skeptical position
Analysis of Potential Outcomes
"Yes" Outcome (2.3% Current Price)
Supporting Factors:
- Ongoing congressional interest and hearings
- Whistleblower claims of hidden programs
- Public pressure for transparency
- Passage of UAP Disclosure Act
Challenging Factors:
- Recent Pentagon report explicitly denying evidence
- Historical precedent of government skepticism
- High burden of proof for official confirmation
- Limited time remaining in 2024
"No" Outcome (97.8% Current Price)
Supporting Factors:
- Consistent official denials
- Recent comprehensive investigations finding no evidence
- Scientific skepticism of extraordinary claims
- Clear institutional resistance to alien hypothesis
Risk Factors:
- Potential unexpected discoveries
- Whistleblower revelations
- Political pressure for disclosure
Key Factors to Watch
- Congressional Hearings & Testimony
- Implementation of UAP Disclosure Act
- New AARO Reports
- Official Statements from Key Figures
- Credible New Evidence or Incidents
Recent Developments
- March 2024 Pentagon report found no evidence of alien technology
- House oversight hearing scheduled for late 2024
- Multiple news outlets reporting increased UAP incidents
- Growing scientific interest in UAP research
Prediction
Based on comprehensive analysis of recent developments and official positions, I predict with high confidence (9/10) that the US government will NOT confirm the existence of aliens in 2024. The recent Pentagon report, official statements, and institutional positioning make a confirmation extremely unlikely within the specified timeframe. I assess the probability at 98% No, 2% Yes.
Will the US confirm that aliens exist in 2024?
Yes:2.0%
No:98.0%
Confidence: 9/10
Reasoning Score: 8/10
Sources
- https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3700894/statement-by-pentagon-press-secretary-maj-gen-pat-ryder-on-the-historical-recor/
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/08/no-ufo-aliens-pentagon-report/
- https://www.space.com/ufos-in-2023-washington-dc
- https://www.aaro.mil/Portals/136/PDFs/UNCLASSIFIED-FY23_Consolidated_Annual_Report_on_UAP-Oct_25_2023_1236.pdf