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Oscar Awards Preview: Who Are the Big Players in Prediction Markets Betting On?

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is set for March 15, 2026, and prediction markets on Polymarket are offering insights into potential winners. With over $29 million in total trading volume, the markets indicate "One Battle After Another" is the frontrunner for Best Picture with a 76% probability, followed by "Sinners" at 20%. Analysis of major bettors shows one address holding a significant "YES" position on this outcome with an 89.7% win rate. In the Best Actor category, Michael B. Jordan leads with a 57% chance, overtaking Timothée Chalamet (34%), who was the favorite until recently. Key addresses show mixed strategies, with one top bettor on Jordan having a negative historical profit. The Best Director and Best Actress categories appear to be near-certainties. Paul Thomas Anderson holds a 94% probability for Best Director, and Jessie Buckley has a 97% chance for Best Actress, making them potential "sure bets" or "arbitrage plays." Other notable categories include Best Supporting Actress, where Amy Madigan leads at 52%, and Best Supporting Actor, where Sean Penn is the favorite at 73%. "One Battle After Another" also leads Best Cinematography (73%), and "Sinners" is the overwhelming favorite for Best Original Screenplay (96%). The data provides a unique, market-driven perspective on the upcoming Oscars.

marsbit03/12 02:52

Oscar Awards Preview: Who Are the Big Players in Prediction Markets Betting On?

marsbit03/12 02:52

Redemption Wave Meets Credit Withdrawal Wave, US Private Credit Industry Faces 'Run Storm'

US private credit industry faces a liquidity crisis as investor redemptions surge and major banks tighten financing. Cliffwater and Morgan Stanley restricted withdrawals from multi-billion-dollar funds after redemption requests spiked to 14% and 10.9% of assets respectively in Q1, forcing partial payouts to avoid fire sales of illiquid assets. Simultaneously, JPMorgan reduced collateral values for software-sector loans in fund portfolios, curtailing future leverage availability. The squeeze stems from a net asset value (NAV) arbitrage dynamic: while public market software assets plummeted, private credit valuations remained inflated, prompting investors to redeem at above-market prices. This triggered a bank-run-like cycle where remaining investors face diluted values. Apollo plans to boost transparency with monthly NAV reporting. The $1.8 trillion industry, which expanded rapidly during the pandemic using bank leverage, now confronts underlying assets originated at peak valuations. Despite claims of continued software sector growth, pressure mounts as institutions reassess liquidity risks and valuation opacity.

marsbit03/12 02:47

Redemption Wave Meets Credit Withdrawal Wave, US Private Credit Industry Faces 'Run Storm'

marsbit03/12 02:47

Oscars Preview: Who Are the Big Players in Prediction Markets Betting On?

"Oscar Predictions 2026: Where Are the Prediction Market Whales Placing Their Bets?" As the 98th Academy Awards approach on March 15, 2026, the crypto prediction market Polymarket is offering its own forecasts on the winners, with significant trading volume indicating where large bettors, or "whales," are placing their capital. In the high-stakes Best Picture category, "One Battle After Another" is the current frontrunner with a 76% probability, followed by "Sinners" at 20%. Analysis of top wallets shows one address holds a substantial "YES" position on this outcome with an 89.7% win rate. The Best Actor race has seen a major shift; Timothée Chalamet was previously the favorite with an 80% probability, but Michael B. Jordan has now surged ahead to a 57% chance. Notably, the top wallet betting "YES" on Jordan has a negative historical profit, while a major "NO" bettor on Chalamet has profited over $2.82 million. Several categories appear to be near-certain "sure bets" or "savings plans." Paul Thomas Anderson is the overwhelming favorite for Best Director with a 91% probability. For Best Actress, Jessie Buckley leads with a 97% chance. "Sinners" also dominates Best Original Screenplay with a 96% probability. Other closely watched categories include Best Supporting Actress, where Amy Madigan leads at 52%, and Best Supporting Actor, where Sean Penn is the favorite at 73%. "One Battle After Another" also leads in Best Cinematography with a 73% probability.

Odaily星球日报03/12 02:44

Oscars Preview: Who Are the Big Players in Prediction Markets Betting On?

Odaily星球日报03/12 02:44

From X.com to X Money: Musk's 25-Year Ambition for a Super App

Elon Musk's X Money, set for early public access in April 2026, marks his return to the fintech ambitions that began with X.com (later PayPal). Announced via a post on X, the payment product aims to transform the platform into an "Everything App" inspired by China’s WeChat, integrating social, banking, and payment services. Key features include a 6% APY on deposits—significantly higher than typical U.S. savings accounts—P2P transfers, Visa-powered instant settlements, metal debit cards, and cashback rewards. X has partnered with Visa and secured money transmitter licenses in over 40 U.S. states, with user funds held at FDIC-insured Cross River Bank. However, X Money faces challenges: a mature payments market with entrenched competitors like PayPal and Apple Pay, user skepticism about storing money on a social platform, regulatory scrutiny over privacy, and cultural resistance to super apps in the U.S. While crypto integration (e.g., Dogecoin) remains speculative for now, Musk’s history with digital assets fuels market anticipation. Success hinges on overcoming trust barriers, achieving scale beyond the initial high-yield lure, expanding globally amid regulatory complexity, and building a sustainable revenue model. X Money represents a high-stakes experiment in merging social and financial ecosystems.

marsbit03/12 01:59

From X.com to X Money: Musk's 25-Year Ambition for a Super App

marsbit03/12 01:59

Musk: I Work 90 Hours a Week; Beware of Crayfish 'Going Crazy'...

In a roundup of discussions from the crypto community on X, Elon Musk claimed he works 90 hours per week, sparking mixed reactions. Some users questioned whether he was subtly criticizing public figures like Biden or Gates, while others sarcastically commented on his wealth accumulation. Separately, there were observations about increased solidarity among Silicon Valley’s Chinese community. Another topic involved unusual use cases for crayfish, described as "crazy." The post also featured a discussion on ideal work environments. The article includes multiple embedded images and ends with links to related social channels and news sources.

比推03/12 01:00

Musk: I Work 90 Hours a Week; Beware of Crayfish 'Going Crazy'...

比推03/12 01:00

ICYMI: Ethereum Co-Founder Has Been Moving ETH To Exchanges, Here’s How Much

On-chain data reveals Ethereum co-founder Jeffrey Wilcke moved 79,358 ETH (worth $158.9 million) to Kraken exchange on March 7, raising concerns about potential insider selling. The transaction, tracked by Arkham Intelligence, originated from multiple wallets linked to Wilcke and follows a similar transfer of over $262 million in ETH to the same exchange ten months prior. Such large deposits often signal impending sell-offs, and Wilcke’s gradual transfer pattern suggests a strategy to minimize market impact. Despite the move, ETH remains above $2,000, though it has fallen 6% in a week. This follows Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin’s recent $45 million ETH sale, which he said funded development projects. Combined, these high-profile transactions may increase selling pressure on ETH, with analysts warning of further downside if it breaks key support levels.

bitcoinist03/11 21:33

ICYMI: Ethereum Co-Founder Has Been Moving ETH To Exchanges, Here’s How Much

bitcoinist03/11 21:33

Solana Overtakes Ethereum In Trillion-Dollar Sector, Is There A New King In Town?

Solana has surpassed Ethereum in the number of real-world asset (RWA) holders, with 157,112 compared to Ethereum's 153,592. However, Ethereum maintains a significant lead in total RWA value at $15.4 billion, excluding stablecoins, while Solana's RWA value is $1.8 billion. Additionally, Solana recorded higher stablecoin transaction volume in February at $660.64 billion, exceeding Ethereum's $548.82 billion. Despite this, Ethereum has a larger stablecoin market cap and more stablecoin holders. Both networks are growing in RWA holders, but Solana shows faster growth in stablecoin transfer volume and holders.

bitcoinist03/11 19:11

Solana Overtakes Ethereum In Trillion-Dollar Sector, Is There A New King In Town?

bitcoinist03/11 19:11

NVIDIA's Jensen Huang Latest Article: AI Is a Five-Layer Cake, Each Layer Represents a Trillion-Dollar Opportunity

AI is a five-layer infrastructure stack that represents a fundamental shift in computing, moving from pre-recorded software to real-time intelligence generation. The layers are: Energy (the foundational layer converting power into computation), Chips (processors enabling massive parallel computation), Infrastructure (AI factories orchestrating hardware systems), Models (AI systems understanding diverse domains like biology, chemistry, and language), and Applications (where economic value is created in fields like drug discovery, robotics, and autonomous vehicles). Each successful application pulls demand through all underlying layers. This industrial transformation requires trillions in infrastructure investment and a skilled workforce, driving global growth. AI has now crossed a usability threshold, with models generating real economic value and open-source initiatives accelerating adoption. The scale of this build-out is unprecedented, positioning AI as critical infrastructure that will be built and used by every company and nation.

比推03/11 18:47

NVIDIA's Jensen Huang Latest Article: AI Is a Five-Layer Cake, Each Layer Represents a Trillion-Dollar Opportunity

比推03/11 18:47

Prediction Market Polymarket Faces Scrutiny After Andrew Tate X Bet Profits

Polymarket, a prediction market platform, is under scrutiny after on-chain analysts identified at least seven coordinated accounts that profited approximately $52,000 from betting on influencer Andrew Tate's posting activity on X. The markets allowed users to wager on the number of posts Tate would make within a specific period. Researchers highlighted that the low liquidity in these markets made them susceptible to manipulation. The incident has sparked broader discussions about fairness and transparency in decentralized prediction markets, particularly when participants may have insider knowledge or the ability to influence the outcomes they are betting on. While proponents argue blockchain transparency helps identify suspicious activity, critics warn of inherent conflicts of interest, especially in markets based on quantifiable actions like social media engagement.

TheNewsCrypto03/11 13:23

Prediction Market Polymarket Faces Scrutiny After Andrew Tate X Bet Profits

TheNewsCrypto03/11 13:23

After Falsifying Revenue, Why Did This CEO Choose a 'No Pants' Response?

CEO Roy Lee, founder of AI startup Cluely, responded to accusations of inflating revenue figures not with a traditional apology, but with a deliberately absurd video performance. After being accused of falsely claiming $7M in annual recurring revenue in a TechCrunch interview, Lee first admitted to casually providing the number, then released a video where he appeared professionally dressed from the waist up—only to stand up and reveal he was not wearing pants. The company, which began by creating an AI-powered interview cheating tool and was co-founded after Lee was expelled from Columbia University, has consistently leveraged controversy as a core growth strategy. Rather than mitigating the scandal, Lee turned it into a viral moment, echoing a broader trend in tech and crypto where attention itself is monetized. Major investor a16z has backed Cluely, with partners arguing that in an era of commoditized AI models, viral storytelling and public attention are the new moats. Lee’s response exemplifies how some founders now treat controversy not as risk, but as fuel for growth.

比推03/11 13:23

After Falsifying Revenue, Why Did This CEO Choose a 'No Pants' Response?

比推03/11 13:23

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