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April 21, 2026 — Follow the smart money, daily.

Surfandturf crushed it with $328K today, but we're watching wan123, ranked #12, who pulled in $93K with laser focus on Iran and US politics. They cashed in $49K on an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire and are now betting big on the Iranian regime's longevity, the next Fed Chair, and even the future of the Strait of Hormuz. It's a masterclass in high-stakes geopolitical forecasting.

Ceasefire Pays Out Bigworld+$49K

Trader wan123 saw a significant win today as the market 'Israel x Hezbollah ceasefire by April 30, 2026?' resolved to 100%. This active trader bought YES shares at an average of $0.44 and rode them to $1.00, netting a substantial $49K profit and a 128% return. It was a well-timed bet on de-escalation in a volatile region, proving profitable as the conflict wound down by the deadline.

Iran Regime Bet Paysworld79.5%+$41K

wan123 is currently sitting on a $41K gain with a 92% return in the 'Will the Iranian regime fall before 2027?' market. Despite the market currently pricing a 79.5% chance of the regime falling, wan123 holds NO shares, having entered at an average of $0.41. This position suggests a strong conviction that the current political structure in Iran will endure past the end of 2026, defying prevailing sentiment.

Pahlavi's Return Unlikelyworld+$22K

Another win for wan123 came from correctly predicting that Reza Pahlavi would not enter Iran by June 30. This 'conviction bet' saw wan123 buy NO shares at an average of $0.60, which resolved to $0.95. The market's 95.0% probability for NO paid off, adding $22K to their daily P&L with a 58% return, indicating a clear read on the political realities surrounding Iranian opposition figures.

Warsh for Fed Chair? No.politics5.9%+$3K

wan123 also has a play in US politics, holding NO shares in the 'Will Kevin Warsh be confirmed as Fed Chair?' market. With the market currently at a slim 5.9% probability for Warsh's confirmation, wan123's accumulator strategy, buying NO shares from $0.04-$0.06, has yielded a modest $3K profit and an 11% return. It's a low-risk bet on the continued unlikelihood of a Warsh chairmanship.

Team Spirit Dominates Dota100.0%+43.0pp

The esports betting scene saw Team Spirit's dominance cemented today. The market predicting their win against Natus Vincere in the PGL Wallachia Group Stage shot up a staggering 43.0 percentage points to a definitive 100.0%. With $1.3 million in 24-hour volume, traders clearly believe the outcome of this Dota 2 match is now a foregone conclusion.

Madrid Open Kicks Off90.5%$123K volume

The Madrid Open is officially underway, and prediction markets are already buzzing. A new market for the qualification match between Nikola Bartunkova and Alina Charaeva has seen $123K in volume today. With Bartunkova heavily favored at 90.5%, it seems the smart money has a strong initial opinion on this early tournament clash.

● MARKET MOVERS

The geopolitical stage saw more action, with the 'Iran x Israel/US conflict ends by April 7?' market jumping 6.0 percentage points to 94.6% with $1.1 million in 24-hour volume, signaling strong belief in de-escalation. Meanwhile, the esports world was less ambiguous, with several Dota 2 markets, like 'Team Spirit vs Natus Vincere,' soaring 43.0pp to a definitive 100.0% as match outcomes became clear.

▲ VOLUME SPIKES

Tennis is suddenly hot, with the Madrid Open qualifications driving significant volume. The 'Rei Sakamoto vs Vilius Gaubas' market alone saw $220K in 24 hours, making up 100% of its all-time volume, as traders rush to predict early tournament upsets and favorites.

★ NEW MARKETS

Fresh off the press are more Madrid Open markets, attracting immediate attention. The 'Nikola Bartunkova vs Alina Charaeva' match already has $123K in volume, setting the stage for intense trading as the tournament unfolds.

Today’s Leaderboard

#1 surfandturf +$328K  ·  #2 TheOnlyHuman +$183K  ·  #3 BWArmageddon +$173K  ·  #4 0x8a6C..8725 +$144K  ·  #5 guongAI +$139K

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