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Bitcoin Tops $77K as Trump Weighs Iran Move, Polymarket Peace Bet Hits $154M

By Jamie Redman | 2026-05-23 21:46:05 | 4 months ago

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Prediction market traders on Polymarket have placed more than $154 million in bets on whether the United States and Iran will reach a permanent peace deal in 2026, as President Donald Trump described his decision as a “solid 50/50” between accepting a diplomatic agreement and resuming military strikes.

Bitcoin rose 1.5% on the news, reclaiming

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