Tech layoffs up in February 2026?
Tech layoffs up in February 2026?
$11,756 vol
Increase
No
Increase
No
Market Rules
Increase
If the rate of layoffs in the information sector in February 2026 is greater than 2.1%, then the market resolves to Yes. Outcome verified from FRED.
Timeline and payout
Market openMar 13, 2026 · 12:00pm EDT
Market closedMar 31, 2026 · 9:59am EDT
Paid outMar 31, 2026 · 12:05pm EDT
SeriesKXTECHLAYOFF
EventKXTECHLAYOFF-26FEB
MarketKXTECHLAYOFF-26FEB-2.1
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About
Tech hiring accelerated sharply during the pandemic, but the sector began pulling back in 2022, and layoffs have remained a recurring theme into 2026 as companies continue to operate more cautiously.