According to Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan, Donald Trump discovered he was ahead in the US presidential election race by checking updates on the crypto betting platform Polymarket. Polymarket's numbers, based on betting sentiment, consistently favored Trump throughout the election. Traditional polling methods had Kamala Harris narrowly ahead. Media outlets, including Elon Musk, referenced Polymarket as an indicator of Trump's lead. Despite being officially unavailable to US users, Polymarket could still be accessed via a VPN, and the platform invested heavily in US-based influencers and ads. The 'Presidential Election Winner 2024' market was resolved after major news outlets confirmed the result, with a significant volume of $3.6 billion bet on it. One of the largest bettors reportedly made $49 million.



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