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Market Predictors Who Profited From War Now Betting Against Netanyahu

Accounts that profited from betting on security events on Polymarket are now betting against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a new study. One account earned $1.2 million on a US-Iran deal and is now betting against Netanyahu.

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What happened

  1. 01Accounts that profited from security event bets on Polymarket are now betting against PM Netanyahu.
  2. 02One account, 'wan123', earned $1.2 million on a US-Iran deal and is betting against Netanyahu.
  3. 03Researchers observed attempts to manipulate Polymarket's prediction market.
  4. 04Small transactions on Polymarket can significantly alter prediction outcomes.
  5. 05Successful betting accounts are now wagering on Israeli election results.

Researchers noted attempts to manipulate the market, where small bets can have a large impact. Several successful betting accounts are shifting funds to wager on Israeli election results.

Translated and summarized by baba from Haaretz, the latest report. Read Haaretz’s original

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