Bitcoin Surpasses $77,000 as Polymarket Peace Bets Exceed $154 Million
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Bitcoin surpasses $77,000 amid Polymarket peace bets exceeding $154 million.
Bitcoin rose 1.5% to surpass $77,000 as Polymarket saw over $154 million in bets on a potential peace deal between the U.S. and Iran by 2026.
- Traders on Polymarket have placed over $154 million in bets regarding a permanent peace deal between the U.S. and Iran by 2026, indicating strong interest in geopolitical outcomes.
- President Donald Trump described his decision as a "solid 50/50" between accepting a diplomatic agreement and resuming military strikes, adding to market uncertainty.
The high betting volume on Polymarket may indirectly affect Bitcoin demand by increasing investor sensitivity to geopolitical developments.