With the US presidential election just around the corner, cryptocurrency-based betting platform Polymarket has seen a significant increase in investments.
To date, the accumulator bets on the platform they reach 3.1 billion dollars. Donald Trump leads with a 58.7% chance of winning, while Kamala Harris remains at 41.4%.
Since opening in June 2024, Trump has maintained a betting lead, although there have been times when Harris managed to outperform her opponent. Recently, betting figures indicated a point where Trump had a 66% chance of winningleaving Harris with 33%.
Among the comments of bettors on Polymarket, Trump supporters are predominant. One of them, under the pseudonym RealGodTrump, said: “Friends, if Sleepy Kamala gets her hands on our beautiful country, it will be the end of America as you know it.” “Dark, very bad days are coming. We need to keep America bright and sunny, friends! “Vote for Trump!” he said.
Another user, JesusHeals, added: “It’s time for us to stand up and say I’m proud to be an American.”
Not all bettors support Trump. PresidentKamala, a strong supporter of Harris on the platform, commented: “Trump is a sinking ship, betting on him is betting on the apocalypse! He divides, deflects and his polls plummet like his ego. Run, don’t walk, to Harris for a better future!”
Polymarket, which this under the scrutiny of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), it has proven to be an interesting barometer for the electoral pulse, although not without controversy. The platform reflects not only the candidates’ chances of winning, but also the enthusiasm and financial stakes of the supporters.
Bettors’ projections suggest that Trump will win in most states, with a special focus on key states such as Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5, the elections will be held, with the issue of cryptocurrencies on the horizon. Trump has promised a total opening to the bitcoin market, while Harris has expressed interest in more investment and regulation, as reported by CriptoNoticias.
The betting platform, although not definitive in predicting the outcome, offers a unique view of how speculative money views the electoral contest, showing a clear preference for Trumpwhich could influence the narrative and electoral enthusiasm.
This article was created using artificial intelligence and edited by a human Editor.
