Election day in the United States is less than a month away, and Donald Trumpβs lead has grown to 8.6% on Polymarket, marking his largest advantage since Harris entered the race.
Trump’s Growing Lead on Polymarket
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has widened his lead on Polymarket, with his odds now at 53.6%, up 8.6% from recent predictions. This marks Trumpβs largest lead over Democratic contender Kamala Harris since she entered the race for the U.S. presidency.
Polymarket data shows Harris trailing with 45.7% odds of securing the White House. The platform has seen $1.42 billion in total wagers on the November election, with Trump leading in volume, attracting $338 million compared to Harrisβ $294 million.
Trump’s lead is up to 8.6% in the odds today. He’s nearing his biggest lead since Kamala Harris entered the race.
Impact of Recent Campaign Events
The surge in Trumpβs odds follows his Oct. 5 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he hinted at revisiting the case of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht but refrained from making direct comments on the crypto industry.
Meanwhile, billionaire Elon Musk, who shared the stage with Trump, urged voters to participate in the upcoming election, emphasizing its pivotal nature.
Election day in the United States is Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Polymarket’s Role in the Election
Polymarket has gained significant traction this election season as bettors have placed large amounts of wagers on current events. Polymarket is a decentralized prediction market that allows users to bet on the outcome of real-world events using crypto.
During this election season, both political parties have been trying to appeal to the crypto community and its financial contributions. The support among crypto owners shows the growing influence of digital assets in American politics.
Trump’s Pro-Crypto Sentiment
During his recent campaign trail, Trump has openly expressed a pro-crypto sentiment. On August 29, he announced plans to make the U.S. the βcrypto capital of the planetβ if re-elected, hinting at an initiative led by his sons called World Liberty Financial.
Harrisβs Crypto Engagement
On the Democratic side, Harrisβs campaign team launched the Crypto4Harris initiative in early August to engage with the crypto community and counter Republican efforts to attract crypto voters. The campaign aims to develop a pro-crypto policy framework to mend Harrisβs relationship with the crypto industry.
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