Presidential election bets surpass $2b on Polymarket, Trump leading with $600m

As a seasoned crypto investor with a knack for deciphering political trends, I find myself intrigued by the latest developments surrounding the U.S. presidential elections. The bets on Polymarket indicate a strong preference for Trump, and as someone who’s been through numerous market cycles, I can say that this is reminiscent of the bull runs in crypto.


On Polymarket’s market prediction platform, wagers on who will become the 47th U.S. president are surging as the elections approach. Notably, the Republican nominee, Donald Trump, holds a substantial advantage over his competitors.

Based on information from Polymarket, the combined wagers on the upcoming U.S. presidency have exceeded the 2 billion dollar threshold. At present, Donald Trump holds the largest share with approximately 600 million dollars in bets, while Kamala Harris, the Democratic contender, trails closely behind with around 402 million dollars.

Presidential election bets surpass $2b on Polymarket, Trump leading with $600m

According to data from the prediction marketplace, Trump appears more likely to win the upcoming U.S. presidential election, with approximately a 59.9% likelihood; meanwhile, Harris’ odds of victory stand at around 40%.

This 19.9% gap was last seen in mid-July.

According to an article on crypto news, the possibility of a Republican candidate winning the U.S. presidency has boosted optimism for Trump-related meme coins. The MAGA Hat (MAGA), Super Trump, and Doland Tremp (TREMP) all saw significant double-digit increases in value as a result.

One significant factor contributing to Trump’s rising odds could be his association with Elon Musk, a prominent entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla.

As per a post on X by Mario Nawfal, it’s expected that Elon Musk will give around six speeches advocating for Trump in the state of Pennsylvania, often referred to as “The Keystone State.

Elon Musk is slated to give talks in Pennsylvania this week, with additional discussions expected in various locations across the state. These events are free of charge! All you need to do is sign a petition supporting free speech, the right to bear arms, and confirming your registration as a voter.

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) October 17, 2024

According to statistical expert Nate Silver, Pennsylvania holds significant significance for the upcoming election.

With additional state polls on the Harris-Trump contest, it’s clear that Pennsylvania once again takes the lead as the most crucial state in the election.

— Nate Silver (@NateSilver538) August 2, 2024

Earlier, Musk’s participation in a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania seemed to boost the likelihood of the Republican candidate to approximately 50.8%.

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2024-10-17 14:23