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🗳️Prediction Pulse Issue #5: All Tied Up
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All Tied Up
We’ve got ourselves a close race, folks.
In two weeks, Harris’ odds of winning the election went from 38% to 49% - she even led Trump for a brief period.
5 of the 6 largest swing states are within 10 points.
Vivek Ramaswamy Says Traders Are Going Long Harris, Short Stock Market
A video clip was posted by Vivek Ramaswamy on the topic of taxing unrealized capital gains. While talking about the potential ramifications of such a policy, he explained the recent dip in the stock market might have more connections to Kamala’s rise as an election candidate than many would think.
When Democrats start taxing unrealized capital gains, that’s going to make the last week of market turbulence look like a walk in the park: get ready for a crash.
— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy)
1:45 PM • Aug 8, 2024
He suggested many market participants are taking a specific trade: they’re buying Harris’ election odds on prediction markets, and selling stocks.
Polymarket Has Highest Volume Day in Prediction Market History
Yesterday Polymarket had the highest volume day in prediction market history.
Higher.
— Polymarket (@Polymarket)
6:08 PM • Aug 7, 2024