Polymarket: Trump Extends Lead Over Harris
Date: 2024-10-08 Author: Henry Casey Categories: IN WORLD
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has significantly increased his odds of winning on the Polymarket platform, reaching 53.6%, up 8.6% from previous predictions. This is his largest lead over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris since she entered the presidential race.
Harris has a 45.7% chance of winning, according to Polymarket. A total of $1.42 billion has been bet on the outcome of the election, with $338 million on Trump and $294 million on Harris.
Trump’s rise in odds follows his October 5 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he hinted at the possibility of a retrial of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, but avoided directly commenting on the cryptocurrency industry.
Meanwhile, billionaire Elon Musk, who spoke alongside Trump, urged voters to participate in the upcoming elections, emphasizing their importance.
Election Day in the US is set for November 5. Polymarket is gaining popularity this election season as users actively place big bets on current events.
