Cryptocurrency punters are aggressively betting on what President Donald Trump will say when he travels to Beijing for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week.
Word Mention Market Heats Up
Trump mentioning “Iran” was the most likely outcome on Polymarket, with a 74% probability. Notably, China called for a full ceasefire after Iran’s foreign minister visited Beijing and reiterated support for Iran’s peaceful nuclear energy rights.
“AI” or “Artificial Intelligence” drew a 74% chance, amid reports that the U.S. and China were considering launching official talks on artificial intelligence during the summit.
The probability of “Tariff” being mentioned climbed to 69%, while “Ship” or “Chip” mentions stood at 64%. Trump’s tariff policies have been repeatedly challenged in court, most recently with a federal ruling questioning the legal foundation of his 10% import duties.
Over $150,000 has been wagered on this word mention market. This market resolves to “Yes” if Trump …