The post Polymarket Applies for US License to Offer Margin Trading appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
The filing would let Polymarket users open positions without posting full collateral, following Kalshi’s FCM-backed perpetuals launch. Polymarket has applied for a US futures commission merchant license to offer margin trading on its prediction markets, Bloomberg reported Thursday. The move would let traders open positions without posting full collateral upfront. The application, filed July 3 with the National Futures Association through Polymarket affiliate Coming Home GBA LLC, seeks FCM registration, according to documents cited by Bloomberg. Polymarket must also win approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to amend its rulebook to permit non-fully collateralized trades, the filing shows. A Polymarket representative confirmed to Bloomberg that the application had been submitted, with the goal of attracting more institutional investors to the platform. Under the propos
The post Polymarket odds lift Troy Jackson to 57.5% in Maine Dem Senate nominee race appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Joerg Hiller
Jul 10, 2026 22:09
A recent podcast episode detailed a rapidly escalating crisis around Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, including calls for him to step down amid controversies and sexual abuse allegations.
Polymarket odds lift Troy Jackson to 57.5% in Maine Dem Senate nominee race Polymarket Reprices Maine Democratic Senate Nominee Odds After Candidate Turmoil Catalyst Polymarket traders have pushed the Maine Democratic Senate nominee market toward Troy Jackson, lifting his implied odds to 57.5% on $416,678 of volume. The move follows a news catalyst about turmoil around a Maine Senate candidate, and the market data shows a 7.5-point jump with strengthening consensus into the July 27 resolution. Key Takeaways Polymarket’s leading pick is Troy Jackson at 57.5% implied odds (42.5% No). A news item describing fast-moving turmoil ar
The post Polymarket odds hit 8.5% for Hormuz traffic normalizing by July 31 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Joerg Hiller
Jul 10, 2026 22:04
Explosions were reported across parts of Iran as U.S.
Polymarket odds hit 8.5% for Hormuz traffic normalizing by July 31 Polymarket Slams “Yes” After Iran Explosion Reports Reprice Strait of Hormuz Normalization Risk On Polymarket, traders have pushed the “Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by July 31?” contract sharply toward No, with Yes down to 8.5% on $14.23M matched. The repricing follows fresh reports of explosions in Iran and escalating regional strikes, and the market’s move is visible in both the large swing from 42% and the recent high-volatility tape. Key Takeaways Polymarket implies a 91.5% chance of “No” (only 8.5% Yes) that Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by July 31. The contract repriced lower after reports of explosions in Iran and continued tit-for-tat strikes, aligning traders toward prolo
The post Polymarket sees Sept Fed hold at 56.5% as rate-hike bets linger appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Alvin Lang
Jul 10, 2026 20:15
After the Fed released June meeting minutes showing officials split on where rates end 2026, a Kalshi report put the chance of a hike this year near 54%.
Polymarket sees Sept Fed hold at 56.5% as rate-hike bets linger Polymarket Reprices the September 2026 Fed Decision Ladder After Split Signals in the June Minutes Polymarket’s “Fed Decision in September?” ladder is holding steady, with “No change” leading at 56.5% (Yes 56.5% / No 43.5%) on $2,249,526 matched. The pricing comes as another prediction market (Kalshi) highlighted how divided rate expectations look after the Fed’s June meeting minutes, a useful cross-check on how traders are mapping policy uncertainty into specific September outcomes. Key Takeaways Polymarket implies “No change” is the most likely September result at 56.5% (Yes 56.5% / No 43.5%), ahead of a 25 bps inc
The post Polymarket prices 99.95% BTC above $52K July 12 after NH bond rejection appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Ted Hisokawa
Jul 10, 2026 20:08
On July 8, New Hampshire’s Executive Council voted 3-2 to reject a proposed $100 million Bitcoin-backed municipal bond after a public finance hearing.
Polymarket prices 99.95% BTC above $52K July 12 after NH bond rejection Polymarket Holds Steady After New Hampshire Rejects $100M Bitcoin-Backed Bond, Keeping the “BTC Above” Ladder Near-Certa Polymarket’s “Bitcoin above ___ on July 12?” ladder is pricing an extremely high chance that BTC clears the lower strikes, with $335,544 matched and the top line sitting at 99.95% for the leading $52,000 outcome. The backdrop catalyst is New Hampshire’s rejection of a proposed $100 million Bitcoin-backed municipal bond, a test of how quickly traders translate policy headlines into strike-by-strike probabilities. Key Takeaways Polymarket implies ~99.95% that Bitcoin is above $52,000 o
The post Polymarket: Switzerland lead dips to 27.5% for next US-Iran talks venue appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Joerg Hiller
Jul 10, 2026 20:03
On July 9, 2026, a report said the US expanded strikes in Iran, while Iranian officials reported civilian damage across Bushehr province near key infrastructure.
Polymarket: Switzerland lead dips to 27.5% for next US-Iran talks venue Polymarket Softens Switzerland Lead After Strike-Expansion Headlines Reprice US–Iran Talks Venue Risk Polymarket traders are leaning toward Switzerland as the most likely venue for the next round of US-Iran peace talks, but the lead has softened to 27.5% on $2.60M matched. The move follows fresh headlines about expanded US strikes in Iran, and the market’s own 24h swing shows how quickly venue expectations can decay under escalation risk. Key Takeaways Top outcome is Switzerland at 27.5% implied odds (Yes 27.5% / No 72.5%), ahead of Pakistan at 23.3% (Yes 23.3% / No 76.7%). After the strike-
The post Polymarket odds lift to 78.5% for Fed hold in July as mortgage rates rise appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Ted Hisokawa
Jul 10, 2026 18:10
Freddie Mac said the average 30-year fixed U.S. mortgage rate rose to 6.49% this week, alongside firmer Treasury yields.
Polymarket odds lift to 78.5% for Fed hold in July as mortgage rates rise Polymarket’s July Fed Ladder Reprices After Mortgage-Rate and 10-Year Yield Uptick On Polymarket’s “Fed Decision in July?” ladder, traders are now pricing a 78.5% chance of “No change,” up 7.0 points from 71.5%, with $49.1M matched. The move comes as mortgage-rate headlines hit, and the contract’s per-outcome Yes/No odds show where disagreement concentrates across hike vs hold paths. Key Takeaways Polymarket’s leading outcome is “No change” at 78.5% implied odds (Yes 78.5% / No 21.5%). Mortgage rates ticking higher is a plausible catalyst for a higher-for-longer bias, but the ladder still concentrates probability in a hold rath
The post Polymarket odds for US invading Iran rise to 16.5% as Hormuz debate flares appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Rongchai Wang
Jul 10, 2026 18:03
At NATO leaders’ talks in Ankara, the US-Israel war on Iran and a dispute over securing the Strait of Hormuz eclipsed Ukraine and spending plans, with European allies refusing a patrol role.
Polymarket odds for US invading Iran rise to 16.5% as Hormuz debate flares Polymarket Bumps “U.S. Invade Iran Before 2027?” to 16.5% After Strait of Hormuz Security Talk Polymarket’s “Will the U.S. invade Iran before 2027?” contract ticked up to 16.5% Yes (83.5% No) on $40.3M matched volume, a 5.0-point jump from 11.5%. The move follows fresh discussion around Strait of Hormuz security and alliance coordination, giving traders a real-time read on escalation risk into the 2026-12-31 resolution window. Key Takeaways Polymarket still prices “No” as the leading outcome at 83.5% (Yes 16.5%) for a U.S. invasion of Iran before 2027. A 5
The post Polymarket odds sink to 4.5% on Hormuz traffic normalization by July 31 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Jessie A Ellis
Jul 10, 2026 16:03
After a June 17 US-Iran shipping MoU, attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and escalatory strikes revived closure threats, while transits stayed about 28 a day versus 100 pre-war.
Polymarket odds sink to 4.5% on Hormuz traffic normalization by July 31 Polymarket Slashes “Hormuz Traffic Back to Normal by July 31” Odds After Renewed Shipping Security Shock Polymarket traders are now pricing just a 4.5% chance that Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by July 31, with “No” leading at 95.5% on $13.82M matched. The shift comes as a renewed security cloud over the waterway collides with a market that has swung sharply from earlier expectations of normalization. Key Takeaways Prediction: “No” leads at 95.5% (Yes 4.5%) on Polymarket for traffic returning to normal by July 31. Basis: The contract repriced toward disruption r