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Traders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed bets on the Iran war. What is going on? — Donald Trump | ChamberLight
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SOURCE CHECK TAP FOR WHY 42 stories · 84–86 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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85 Credibility Source credibility: 85 out of 100, high 85 Neutrality Story neutrality: 85 out of 100, balanced CENTER LEAN Center
Massive, perfectly timed bets on prediction markets and oil futures preceded major escalations in the US-Iran conflict, sparking concerns about potential insider trading by government officials or individuals with access to non-public intelligence.
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best 42 stories · 84–86 · updated Sep 25, 2026
This article 1 analysis · Apr 20, 2026
85 Credibility HIGH Source credibility: 85 out of 100 85 Neutrality BALANCED Story neutrality: 85 out of 100
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ALSO MENTIONED Michael Selig, CFTC Commissioner
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