Recent developments in the U.S. presidential race show a significant shift in betting markets.
According to Polymarket, former President Donald Trump’s odds of winning the upcoming election have surged to 53%, while Vice President Kamala Harris’s odds stand at 46%.
This shift follows Harris’s recent announcement of her economic policies, which include increased tax breaks for families and first-time homebuyers, as well as raising the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28%.
According to polymarket, President Trump's odds of winning have risen sharply in recent days, reaching 53%, while Harris's odds are 46%. Harris recently proposed her economic policies, providing more tax breaks for families and first-time homebuyers and raising the corporate tax…
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In a notable move, three days ago, an investor registered on Polymarket and withdrew $205,000 in $USDC from Binance to purchase 417,252 ‘Yes’ shares on Trump’s chances of winning the election. This strategic bet has already yielded an unrealized profit of $15,000, highlighting the growing confidence in Trump’s electoral prospects.
On #Polymarket, #Trump's chances in the US Presidential Election rose to 53%, surpassing #Harris.
3 days ago, someone registered on #Polymarket and withdrew 205K $USDC from #Binance to buy 417,252 'Yes' shares for #Trump in the election.
Now, this person has an unrealized… pic.twitter.com/GjAlGORjr7
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The increasing odds for Trump are mirrored in the market dynamics of related assets. The $TRUMP token, a prominent memecoin, has seen an 18% price surge in the past 24 hours, propelling it back into the top 20 list of memecoins. This rise reflects the shifting perceptions around the upcoming election and the impact of Harris’s policy proposals on voter sentiment.
🚨 $TRUMP is officially back in the top 20 list of #memecoins. pic.twitter.com/RhE0cqd6Ub
— MAGA Memecoin (@MAGAMemecoin) August 22, 2024
Harris’s proposals, particularly the increased corporate tax rate, could influence economic perceptions and voter behavior. As the election heats up, these policy shifts and market movements underscore the dynamic nature of the political landscape. With Trump’s odds climbing and significant betting activity observed, the race for the White House is becoming increasingly competitive and closely watched.
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