U.S. election causes Bitcoin, crypto prediction markets havoc on Biden lead
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Traders in the crypto market are increasingly betting on the outcome of the contested U.S. election. So far, the majority of bets are on Joe Biden, the Democratic candidate. Bitcoin is surging on the predicted outcome, as a blue sweep benefits the dominant cryptocurrency.
The betting odds in the crypto prediction markets, primarily augur, are mostly in line with traditional platforms. According to The Guardian, the open interest for the U.S. presidential election has exceeded $1 billion. Both crypto and traditional betting markets have Biden as the favorite.
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