CHART: Prediction markets favor Trump over Harris on final day of US elections

On the final day of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, prediction markets show an advantage for Donald Trump, with his positions trading higher than Kamala Harris’s on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. However, on PredictIt, the race is more balanced. This trend raises questions about the influence of these markets on public perception and the growing role of cryptocurrencies in campaigns. Although prediction markets may reflect public expectations, there is a risk that the influence of crypto capital could impact the transparency and fairness of the democratic process, fueling concerns about the authenticity of political representation. Show Less