A French investor has placed significant bets on Polymarket, a crypto-based prediction market, speculating on Donald Trump's chances of winning the upcoming US presidential election. The investor purchased $4.48 million in "Yes" shares, reflecting a strong belief in Trump's victory. This has raised questions about the influence of these large bets on prediction market dynamics. However, Polymarket's investigation has indicated that the trader's actions were driven by personal conviction rather than any manipulative intent. Four accounts, including the French investor's, have heavily invested in Trump's win, with a potential combined payout of around $46 million. Polymarket clarified that no manipulation attempts were detected and confirmed that the accounts will be closely monitored for compliance with their standards.



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