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The Trump Effect Sparks Prediction Markets: Polymarket Trading Volume Surges but Faces Insider Trading Controversy
Odaily Planet Daily reports that the cryptocurrency prediction market platform Polymarket has come under controversy over insider trading related to predictions about U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies and statements. Data shows that between April 5 and 8 alone, markets related to the Iran situation generated approximately 413 million predictions, involving over $100 million in funds.
Analysis indicates that Trump’s highly uncertain decision-making style significantly boosts activity in prediction markets, with topics such as whether he will take military action against Iran or push for a ceasefire becoming high-frequency trading targets. Trading volume related to these topics surged quickly after his social media statements.
Notably, Donald Trump Jr. was revealed to hold shares in Polymarket and also serve as an advisor to another prediction platform, Kalshi, sparking questions about potential conflicts of interest and insider trading. Industry data shows that political predictions have become the second-largest category after sports predictions. Despite increasing controversy, U.S. regulators generally maintain a lenient attitude, continuing to promote the expansion of this sector. (Fortune)