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August 19, 2026 — Follow the smart money, daily.

Today, ferrariChampions2026 led the daily P&L charts with a robust +$173K, but the real money move came from 0x2c335066FE58fe9237c3d3Dc7b275C2a034a0563-1759935795465. This trader is sitting on a staggering $250K profit in the '2026 Balance of Power: D Senate, D House' market. Their conviction against a Democratic sweep, entered at an average $0.50, is currently yielding a 5% return as the market holds at 52.5%.

FL-21 Primary Bet Pays Offpolitics+$1K

The Florida 21st Democratic primary race has concluded, and ifyouloveme correctly predicted the outcome. This trader entered the 'Will James Martin be the FL-21 Democratic nominee?' market with YES shares at an average price of $0.37. As the market resolved at 96.6%, ifyouloveme secured a $1K profit, representing a 163% return on their initial investment. This successful bet highlights the predictive power of early conviction in local political races.

$250K Bet Against D-Sweeppolitics52.5%+$250K

With the 2026 midterms on the horizon, one trader has made a significant statement on the '2026 Balance of Power: D Senate, D House' market. 0x2c335066FE58fe9237c3d3Dc7b275C2a034a0563-1759935795465 holds NO shares, betting against a Democratic lock on both chambers. Their position, acquired at an average entry of $0.50, has so far netted them a remarkable $250K profit as the market currently sits at 52.5% probability for a D Senate, D House outcome. This substantial P&L suggests a strong conviction in a split or Republican-controlled Congress.

Traders Bet On September Fed Holdeconomy71.5%+$6K

As the September 2026 Fed meeting approaches, the market is leaning towards a pause in interest rate changes. The 'Will there be no change in Fed interest rates after the September 2026 meeting?' market currently shows a 71.5% probability for no change. Trader quavoo has been accumulating YES shares, betting on a hold, with an average entry price of $0.40. Their strategy has paid off, yielding a 78% return and $6K in profit as the market moves in their favor.

Iran Ceasefire Bets Surgeworld68.5%Volume: $111K

Geopolitical tensions surrounding the US and Iran are driving significant new market activity. A series of markets on the continuation of a US ceasefire against Iran have appeared, drawing substantial volume. The 'US ceasefire against Iran continues through September 30?' market, currently at 68.5% probability, has already seen $111K in volume since its creation. This surge indicates keen interest in the stability of the region and the longevity of diplomatic efforts.

Bitcoin Takes a Divecrypto18.0%-32.5pp

The volatile world of cryptocurrency saw another sharp movement today, with the 'Bitcoin Up or Down on August 19?' market experiencing a significant probability swing. The likelihood of Bitcoin being up today plummeted by 32.5 percentage points, settling at a mere 18.0%. This dramatic shift, accompanied by $201K in 24-hour volume, reflects a day of bearish sentiment or a sudden price correction in the digital asset market.

● MARKET MOVERS

Today's biggest probability swings were dominated by esports, with four League of Legends markets surging to 100.0% probability. However, not all markets saw upward momentum. The 'Bitcoin Up or Down on August 19?' market dropped a significant 32.5 percentage points, now sitting at 18.0%, suggesting a bearish day for the crypto asset.

▲ VOLUME SPIKES

Geopolitical events are clearly on traders' minds, with three 'US ceasefire against Iran' markets experiencing 100% of their all-time volume today, totaling over $250K across them. These markets are tracking the delicate truce through various end dates, indicating a high level of interest in the region's stability.

★ NEW MARKETS

The ceasefire situation with Iran also spawned a trio of new markets, all focusing on the US ceasefire's duration. The 'US ceasefire against Iran continues through September 30?' market has already attracted $111K in volume, signaling its importance to traders.

▼ UNDERWATER CONVICTION

One notable conviction bet facing headwinds is Euan's position in the 'Will Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez win the 2028 US Presidential Election?' market. Euan holds YES shares, having entered at an average of $0.50. With the market currently valuing those shares at $0.12, Euan is down $69K on an invested $90K, but continues to hold, betting on a future surge for AOC.

Today’s Leaderboard

#1 ferrariChampions2026 +$173K  ·  #2 HomeRunHazard +$129K  ·  #3 RWCS +$102K  ·  #4 AvrahamEisenberg -.. +$100K  ·  #5 anon +$86K

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