The article discusses how US traders have profited significantly by betting on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January. It appears that the arrest of Maduro was anticipated on "prediction markets," where people place bets on future events. Traders seem to have successfully wagered on Maduro's political downfall, making large profits even before Donald Trump's surprise announcement on Saturday morning. The article suggests that the traders were able to anticipate Maduro's capture and take advantage of the situation through these prediction markets. Overall, the article highlights the financial gains made by US traders who correctly predicted Maduro's political fate.
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According to prediction markets, the odds of former U.S. President Donald Trump attempting to seize control of Greenland and the Panama Canal have increased. The White House has stated that utilizing the U.S. military is always an option…
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According to prediction markets, the odds of former U.S. President Donald Trump attempting to seize control of Greenland and the Panama Canal have increased. The White House has stated that utilizing the U.S. military…
Read original at Gizmodo →The article discusses how US traders have profited significantly by betting on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January. It appears that the arrest of Maduro was anticipated on "prediction markets,"…
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According to prediction markets, the odds of former U.S. President Donald Trump attempting to seize control of Greenland and the Panama Canal have increased. The White House has stated that utilizing the U.S. military is always an option…
View source →The article discusses how US traders have profited significantly by betting on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January. It appears that the arrest of Maduro was anticipated on "prediction markets," where people place…
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