Polymarket Putin Exit Bet Sparks Buzz, But No Proof Yet

A large Polymarket bet (~$409,000) that Vladimir Putin will leave office by December 31, 2026 has drawn attention to prediction-market activity, but NBC News notes there’s no evidence of an imminent ouster amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The piece also highlights ongoing concerns about insider trading on such platforms and references a separate DOJ case involving bets tied to Venezuela. In short, a big wager doesn’t guarantee Putin’s departure, though it underscores speculative interest around his presidency.