Profitable bets on Polymarket spark scrutiny as blockchain investigator’s disclosure triggers surge in activity

A series of highly profitable wagers on Polymarket before ZachXBT publicly linked Axiom has raised questions over information flow, with analysts observing a spike in activity tied to the investigator’s imminent reveal.

A cluster of highly profitable bets on Polymarket made before blockchain investigator ZachXBT publicly named Axiom has intensified scrutiny of information flows in decentralised prediction markets. Wallet-tracking analyses show a sharp rise in activity on a contract tied to the investigator’s forthcoming disclosure, with several addresses recording seven-figure gains once the market resolved. According to analytics reported by ChainCatcher and other outlets, eight addresses alone realised more than $1.2 million in profits.

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Source: Noah Wire Services