German politics: money bets Merz keeps the chancellorship
Leaning: No (83% implied)
The week's largest position by size — $24.5k across four trades — took No on Friedrich Merz leaving as Chancellor of Germany before 2027, at 83% implied for No. We lean No: he stays through the year.
View market →Iran: money bets Khamenei stays in power this year
Leaning: No (84% implied)
A single $15.1k trade took No on an Iranian leadership change by December 31, priced at 84% implied for that side. We lean No — no change at the top of Iran's leadership before year end.
View market →Geopolitics: sharps back Israel-Iran ceasefire holding
Leaning: Yes (64% implied)
Three trades totaling $10.4k bought Yes on the Israel-Iran ceasefire continuing through August 31, at 64% implied. We lean Yes — the ceasefire holds through month's end.
View market →Geopolitics: money says Israel stays in Lebanon past August
Leaning: No (87% implied)
This week's highest-scoring alert: three trades worth $10.3k on No for an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon by August 31, at 87% implied for that side. We lean No — no withdrawal before the deadline.
View market →UFC: $44.9k on Sumudaerji over Alex Perez
Leaning: Sumudaerji (66% implied)
The single biggest trade of the week, $44.9k, backed Sumudaerji against Alex Perez in the flyweight main card bout at UFC Fight Night, at 66% implied. We lean Sumudaerji, with the fight resolving overnight.
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