Polymarket Insider Trading: $1.2M Profit on Iran Strike Intel Before News

Suspected insiders reportedly gained over $1.2 million in profits on the prediction market platform Polymarket by betting on a U.S. military strike against Iran before the news became public. The trades, which occurred in the hours leading up to the official announcement, have raised significant concerns about market integrity and potential information leaks. This incident highlights ongoing regulatory challenges within decentralized prediction markets and crypto-based platforms, where event-driven volatility can be exploited. The scrutiny now focuses on how non-public geopolitical intelligence may be used for financial gain in largely unregulated digital markets.