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2026-07-16·ASML·monopoly status confirmation
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Multiple prediction market questions on Manifold Markets as of mid-2026 indicate strong consensus that ASML retains its...

Multiple prediction market questions on Manifold Markets as of mid-2026 indicate strong consensus that ASML retains its monopoly in EUV lithography and that China has not successfully acquired an ASML EUV machine.

window 30devidence 11confidence score 91price ASML $1775.64

confidence score

Strong evidence: 1 independent source class support this read.

91
low confidence1 independent source classesmarketpasses publish gate
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ASML has not made a large direction-matching 30-90 day move yet.

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as of 2026-07-147d n/a45d n/a90d +20%yahoo

signal brief

Multiple prediction market questions on Manifold Markets as of mid-2026 indicate strong consensus that ASML retains its monopoly in EUV lithography and that China has not successfully acquired an ASML EUV machine. The question 'Does China have an ASML EUV machine?' shows only 15.65% probability (source 1). Meanwhile, 'Will ASML remain the world’s only producer of EUV machines until the end of 2026?' stands at 79.92% (source 2), and 'Will ASML be a monopoly in EUV lithography systems by the end of 2024?' at 96.17% (source 9). Revenue growth expectations are high: 'Will ASML's revenue increase every year for the next 5 years?' at 83.77% (source 3). However, geopolitical risks are priced in: the probability that the US forces ASML to halt China exports before 2029 is 50% (source 8), and that China invents a domestic EUV by 2030 is 56.45% (source 7). The low probability of China owning an EUV machine reinforces ASML's dominant position, boding well for its near-term pricing power and order book.

What the sources said:

  • Source 1: 'YES=15.65%' for 'Does China have an ASML EUV machine?'
  • Source 2: 'YES=79.92%' for 'Will ASML remain the world’s only producer of EUV machines until the end of 2026?'
  • Source 3: 'YES=83.77%' for 'Will ASML's revenue increase every year for the next 5 years?'
  • Source 9: 'YES=96.17%' for 'Will ASML be a monopoly in EUV lithography systems by the end of 2024?'

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