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August 7, 2026

Sharp money on the Iran blockade, Barça's title, and the Fed

Here's where Polymarket's sharp money is positioned — the markets resolving today plus the biggest bets of the week. Each event below names the side the smart money took and how the market prices it.

Resolving Today

US-Iran: smart money doubts blockade ends today

Leaning: No (66% implied)

The question is whether the US announces an end to its blockade of Iran by today's deadline. Sharp bettors are on No, priced at 66% implied — a bet that no such announcement comes.

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Tennis: smart money backs Griekspoor at National Bank Open

Leaning: Tallon Griekspoor (60% implied)

An ATP National Bank Open match between Tallon Griekspoor and Matteo Arnaldi. Smart money favors Griekspoor to win, at 60% implied.

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Soccer: sharps back Charlotte FC vs Atlas, Leagues Cup

Leaning: Yes (49% implied)

A Leagues Cup soccer match between Charlotte FC and Atlas FC. Smart money leans toward Charlotte winning, though it's near a coin flip at 49% implied.

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Top This Week

Russia: smart money backs United Russia for most seats

Leaning: Yes (69% implied)

Russia's parliamentary election, on which party gains the most seats. Sharp money backs United Russia — the party of Vladimir Putin — to come out on top, at 69% implied.

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Israel-Gaza: smart money bets Hamas won't disarm

Leaning: No (37% implied)

On whether Hamas agrees to disarm by December 31. Smart money took the contrarian No side at 37% implied, betting Hamas won't lay down its arms.

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Fed: smart money leans to no September rate change

Leaning: Yes (51% implied)

Whether the Federal Reserve holds interest rates unchanged after its September 2026 meeting. Smart money leans Yes — no change — at 51% implied, essentially a toss-up.

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UFC: smart money backs Jessie Rosas vs Miles Johns

Leaning: Jessie Rosas (44% implied)

A UFC Fight Night featherweight bout between Miles Johns and Jessie Rosas. Smart money backs Rosas, the less-favored fighter at 44% implied.

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La Liga: smart money backs Barcelona for 2026-27 title

Leaning: Yes (54% implied)

On whether Barcelona wins Spain's 2026-27 La Liga title. Smart money leans Yes at 54% implied.

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