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May 11, 2026 — Follow the smart money, daily.

Today, the market floor is buzzing with the triumph of conviction. Trader debased, ranked #14, just netted a staggering $115,000 from a single resolved market, a 3390% return that would make any hedge fund manager blush. But that's not all: other high-stakes plays are unfolding, from 2028 presidential hopefuls to Peruvian elections, as traders navigate shifting probabilities and chase outsized returns.

Fed Chair Bet Pays Offeconomy+$115K

Trader debased, already a top performer, saw a massive payday as the "Will Kevin Warsh be confirmed as Fed Chair?" market resolved at 99.8% YES. After accumulating YES shares at an average entry of just $0.03, debased rode the confirmation wave to a $1.00 payout, realizing a cool $115,000 profit. This 3390% return highlights the power of early, informed positions on high-impact economic appointments.

Vance's Odds Challengedpolitics62.9%+$78K

While J.D. Vance currently holds a 62.9% probability of winning the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, trader debased is taking a contrarian stance. Holding NO shares with an average entry of $0.50, debased has seen their position become profitable, generating a $78,000 P&L and a 26% return. This suggests that debased believes Vance's chances are declining, even as the market still gives him a strong lead, betting against the consensus.

Peru Election Longshot Paysworld63.5%3012% return

In the volatile world of Peruvian politics, debased identified an early opportunity in the "Will Keiko Fujimori win the 2026 Peruvian presidential election?" market. With an average entry price of just $0.02 for YES shares, and the market now at 63.5%, debased is sitting on a staggering 3012% return. This $1,000 P&L, accumulated over 28 days with 6 buys, showcases a remarkable ability to spot and capitalize on underpriced political events.

PSG Title Hopes Build57.5%5% return

Over in European football, trader mooseborzoi is accumulating YES shares on "Will PSG win the 2025–26 Champions League?" The market currently places PSG's probability at 57.5%, and mooseborzoi, an active accumulator, has made 20 buys with no sells over the last day. With an average entry of $0.55, just below the current price, this position has already yielded a $1,000 P&L, a 5% return as the team advances in the tournament.

US-Iran Peace Hopes Fadeworld3.2%-9.2pp

Geopolitical tensions surrounding the US and Iran are clearly reflected in today's market movers. Multiple markets tracking a "permanent peace deal" by various dates in May and June have seen significant probability drops, ranging from -8.0pp to -19.0pp. The market for a deal by May 15, 2026, for instance, plunged -9.2pp to just 3.2%, indicating a strong consensus shift away from an imminent resolution, with millions in volume traded across these related contracts.

● MARKET MOVERS

Today's biggest probability swings are dominated by geopolitical and sporting events. ATP tennis saw Andrey Rublev's chances jump +42.5pp to 100.0%, effectively resolving his match, while Coco Gauff's prospects dropped -19.0pp to 57.5% in her WTA match. Meanwhile, a cluster of markets tracking a US x Iran permanent peace deal by various deadlines saw probabilities plummet by as much as -19.0pp, signaling a significant shift in expectations for diplomatic breakthroughs.

▲ VOLUME SPIKES

Tennis matches are driving much of today's trading frenzy, with the Internazionali BNL d'Italia events seeing massive volume spikes. The Coco Gauff vs Iva Jovic market alone clocked $1.1 million in 24-hour volume, representing 100% of its all-time trading. Other events like Avalanche vs. Wild in the NHL and Diamondbacks vs. Rangers in the MLB also saw 100% of their total volume traded today, indicating intense, recent action.

★ NEW MARKETS

A fresh NHL market, "Avalanche vs. Wild," just hit the board and has already accumulated $96,000 in volume. This rapid activity suggests high interest in today's matchup, as traders immediately start to price in the outcome.

Today’s Leaderboard

#1 bossoskil1 +$352K  ·  #2 0x5375..aeea +$230K  ·  #3 yaya88888 +$219K  ·  #4 LaBradfordSmith22 +$182K  ·  #5 0x8a6C..8725 +$159K

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