MARKETS SAYAugust 16, 2026 — Follow the smart money, daily. |
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Today, a new whale, 0x3DFb153c197D4C19D3B31c1ecD2c7B6860eeabAf-1722957908185, stormed the Polymarket leaderboards, racking up a staggering +$384,000 in daily P&L. This surge eclipses even long-time top earner Sassy-Bucket's impressive $370,000 haul. Meanwhile, the political landscape continues to churn, with one trader holding a $173,000 loss on a high-stakes bet for the 2028 US Presidential election. |
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Vance Bet Sinks $173Kpolitics77.1%-$173K The market for "Will JD Vance win the 2028 US Presidential Election?" currently sits at a confident 77.1%, signaling strong belief in his prospects. However, not everyone is riding the wave. Trader 0xd4aa6f8e91cfea29b66a48ebff52814, ranked #7, is holding a conviction bet on Vance, having bought YES shares at an average entry of $0.50. Despite the market's bullish outlook, their specific position is currently valued at $0.23, leading to a deep $173,000 loss on an initial $318,000 investment. This trader is holding firm, betting on a future turnaround that runs counter to the prevailing market sentiment. |
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Dota2winner Bets Big on Lymanworld64.0%+$4K (28% return) As geopolitical tensions continue to simmer, the market "Will Russia capture Lyman by December 31, 2026?" has seen significant movement, with probability now at 64.0%. Trader Dota2winner, ranked #14, made a savvy conviction bet, buying YES shares at an average price of $0.50. As the likelihood of a Russian advance increased, their position surged, netting a $4,000 profit for a 28% return. This gain was built on three strategic buys over 95 days, capturing the upward trend from $0.29 to $0.63. |
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Whale Bets on Bitcoin Dipcrypto90.5%+$1K (6% return) The crypto market remains a hotbed of speculation, with "Will Bitcoin dip to $35,000 by December 31, 2026?" now showing a strong 90.5% probability. Trader 0x2c335066FE58fe9237c3d3Dc7b275C2a034a0563-1759935795465, ranked #4 today with $156,000 in daily P&L, made a conviction bet on this downturn. Entering the market by buying YES shares at an average of $0.85, their foresight has paid off, securing a $1,000 profit for a 6% return as the market increasingly prices in a significant drop for Bitcoin before year-end. |
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LGD Gaming Locks In Wins100.0%+67.5pp Esport markets saw dramatic shifts today as LGD Gaming asserted dominance in the LPL Group Ascend. The "LoL: LGD Gaming vs JD Gaming (BO3)" market surged by 67.5 percentage points to 100.0%, indicating a decisive victory for LGD. This single event generated a massive $1.6 million in 24-hour volume, making it one of the day's most active markets. Similarly, the "Game 2 Winner" market for the same series also hit 100.0%, up 61.5 percentage points, drawing another $844,000 in volume as bettors reacted swiftly to the live action. |
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● MARKET MOVERS Today's market movers were dominated by esports, with multiple League of Legends and Counter-Strike markets hitting 100.0% probability. LGD Gaming's decisive performance against JD Gaming in the LPL Group Ascend saw its BO3 market jump an astounding 67.5 percentage points, alongside a 61.5pp surge in the Game 2 winner market. On the flip side, Dota 2's LGD Gaming vs Team Yandex Game 2 winner plummeted 50.0pp to a mere 0.1%. |
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▲ VOLUME SPIKES Tennis tournaments are generating unexpected trading frenzy. Markets for "Sion: Michael Zhu vs Thiago Cigarran," "Hamburg: Jan Kumstat vs Marvin Moeller," and "Prague: Eduardo Ribeiro vs Andrew Paulson" all saw 100% of their all-time volume traded in the last 24 hours, with each market clearing over $70,000 as bettors reacted to unfolding matches. |
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★ NEW MARKETS The day also brought a fresh batch of tennis action to Polymarket. New markets like "Sion: Michael Zhu vs Thiago Cigarran" and "Hamburg: Jan Kumstat vs Marvin Moeller" immediately drew significant attention, each accumulating over $70,000 in volume just hours after creation, as traders jumped in on the early odds. |
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▼ UNDERWATER CONVICTION The "Will JD Vance win the 2028 US Presidential Election?" market has a notable conviction bet underwater. Trader 0xd4aa6f8e91cfea29b66a48ebff52814 is down $173,000 on YES shares bought at $0.50, despite the market currently sitting at 77.1% in Vance's favor, demonstrating a deep, and currently losing, conviction. |
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Today’s Leaderboard #1 0x3DFb..8185 +$384K · #2 Sassy-Bucket +$370K · #3 wr0ngw4yb3tt0r +$164K · #4 0x2c33..5465 +$156K · #5 bands1 +$119K |
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