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February 28, 2026

Today, the geopolitical winds shifted decisively, and some traders were perfectly positioned. As the market "Israel strikes Iran by February 28, 2026?" resolved to YES, Vivaldi007 cashed in a stunning 571% return, turning an average entry of $0.15 into a $93K profit. Meanwhile, TheQuietRisk dominated the leaderboard with a remarkable +$544K in daily P&L, much of it staked on the escalating situation in Iran. The trading desks are buzzing with the implications of these moves, particularly as related markets continue to heat up.

Israel Strike Pays Out571% return

Vivaldi007 demonstrated prescient timing in the "Israel strikes Iran by February 28, 2026?" market. Entering with conviction just 12 days ago, they accumulated YES shares at an average price of $0.15. With the market resolving to 100% YES today, Vivaldi007 realized a massive 571% return, netting $93K. Fellow conviction bettor Arbguy also saw a substantial payoff, converting a $0.19 average entry into a $74K profit and a 415% return. This market's resolution underscores the value of early positioning in high-stakes geopolitical events.

Khamenei Exit Bets Soar73.0%+$469K P&L

The market for "Khamenei out as Supreme Leader of Iran by March 31?" has surged to 73.0%, drawing significant attention and capital. Top earner TheQuietRisk, with an impressive 20 buys over 18 days, holds YES shares at an average entry of $0.17, now sitting on a $329K P&L and a 321% return. Not to be outdone, Curseaaaaaaaa, ranked #10, has accumulated YES shares from $0.15-$0.47, now holding a $469K P&L at a 147% return. The market's 51.5 percentage point jump today suggests a strong consensus forming around a potential leadership change.

Regime Fall Odds Climb27.3%248% return

Directly tied to the leadership questions, the "Will the Iranian regime fall by March 31?" market has seen its probability climb to 27.3%, up 16.0 percentage points today. TheQuietRisk has also been active here, holding YES shares from an average entry of $0.10 and now showing a $27K P&L with a 161% return. Trader fuego66, a conviction bettor, secured YES shares at an average of $0.08, now seeing a 248% return on their $3K P&L. The market indicates a growing, albeit still minority, belief in a broader regime collapse by month's end.

Bitcoin Dip Bets Double26.5%100% return

Shifting focus to crypto, the market "Will Bitcoin dip to $62,000 February 23-March 1?" is currently at 26.5%. Active trader fuego66, who entered this market just 17 hours ago, has already doubled their money, holding YES shares at an average entry of $0.13. With a current P&L of $7K and a 100% return, fuego66's quick trades highlight the volatility and rapid opportunities in crypto markets. The market's low probability suggests traders are largely betting against a significant dip in the immediate future.

● MARKET MOVERS

The geopolitical landscape dominated market movers today. The most dramatic shift saw "Will the US next strike Iran on February 28, 2026 (ET)?" soar by +86.9 percentage points to 99.5%, signaling an almost certain event. Closely related, "Khamenei out as Supreme Leader of Iran by March 31?" jumped +51.5 percentage points to 74.0%, while the broader "Will the Iranian regime fall by March 31?" also climbed +16.0 percentage points to 27.3%. Conversely, bets on a US strike yesterday, "Will the US next strike Iran on February 27, 2026 (ET)?", plummeted -7.1 percentage points to a mere 0.1%.

Today’s Leaderboard

#1 TheQuietRisk +$544K  ·  #2 0x4924..1188 +$489K  ·  #3 Vivaldi007 +$486K  ·  #4 Magamyman +$482K  ·  #5 0x1caA..8088 +$454K

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