Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress on April 13, 2026, amid sexual misconduct allegations. Prediction markets reacted instantly, pushing the “out by May 31” contract to 100% probability within minutes.
Kalshi weather contracts just delivered near-perfect predictive power across nearly 30,000 settlements. Traders are calling it the closest thing to a reliable forecasting crystal ball.
As of April 13, 2026, These Are The Top 10 Trending Markets By The Past 24-Hour Trading Volume On Polymarket.
Hobbyist coders are unleashing powerful arbitrage bots that scan Kalshi and Polymarket for instant price gaps, turning tiny spreads into automated profits while they sleep. Simple copy-paste scripts now deliver consistent edges in prediction markets.
Traders are locked in fierce battles on Polymarket over the exact definition of “normal traffic” through the Strait of Hormuz, with millions in payouts hanging on disputed ceasefire terms.
The White House has issued a stark warning to staff: stop betting on prediction markets using nonpublic information. The directive, sent March 24, fuels growing insider trading concerns amid suspiciously timed geopolitical trades.
In a landmark victory for federal authority, the CFTC won a temporary restraining order blocking Arizona’s criminal prosecution of KalshiEX LLC, halting state gambling charges against the regulated derivatives platform.
Victor Wembanyama has recorded 17 games with five or more blocks this season, a staggering total that leaves the rest of the NBA far behind and electrifies player prop markets.
Google News briefly displayed live Polymarket betting odds alongside reports from Reuters and The Guardian, sparking fierce debate over whether prediction market wagers now qualify as legitimate journalism.
As of April 12, 2026, These Are The Top 10 Trending Markets By The Past 24-Hour Trading Volume On Polymarket.
