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Macro EconomyMedium•23 March 2026•

1 min read

Polymarket Traders Bet on Imminent US-Iran Ceasefire After Predicting Conflict Start

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1A group of 10 accounts linked to a trader who accurately predicted the war's start is now betting on a ceasefire.

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Traders on the prediction platform Polymarket are placing significant bets on a potential ceasefire between the US and Iran by next week. A group of 10 accounts, reportedly linked to a trader who accurately predicted the onset of the conflict, has wagered thousands of dollars on this outcome. The surge in betting activity suggests high-conviction speculation or potential insider sentiment regarding diplomatic breakthroughs. Market analysts note that a formal ceasefire would likely strip the geopolitical risk premium from energy and precious metals markets. Consequently, Crude Oil and Gold (XAU/USD) could face downward pressure, while global equities like the SPY might see a relief rally. This development highlights the growing influence of prediction markets in gauging geopolitical shifts and their immediate impact on financial instruments.