Betting on Maduro's Arrest Raises Concerns Over Insider Information
January 6, 2026
A bettor won over $436,000 by wagering on the capture of Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro, by the U.S. The bet was placed on a cryptocurrency platform, with odds increasing suddenly just hours before Trump's announcement of his arrest. Experts are investigating whether there are signs of insider trading linked to this wager. This case raises concerns about the transparency of such bets and their potential implications. The CEO of Better Markets highlighted the need for careful analysis of the situation.