U.S. President Donald Trump described his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as “HIGH STAKES” in a Truth Social post on Friday, underscoring the geopolitical significance of the talks.
The two leaders are scheduled to meet on Aug. 15, a development closely tracked by prediction market traders.
What Happened: On Polymarket, bettors are assigning a 99% probability that the meeting will take place by Friday, with more than $2.8 million in trading volume recorded on the contract.
The probability has climbed sharply in recent days, reflecting heightened certainty among traders.
Market participants are also wagering on specific outcomes and optics surrounding the meeting.
Contracts predicting that Trump will …