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US Forces Will Enter Iran: $199,928 Bet on Polymarket

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YatSen   (0x5bffcf561bcae83af680ad600cb99f1184d6ffbe) · @HarveyMackinto2
PolyMarket : US forces enter Iran by..?
$199,928.41
Trade Amount
BUY Yes
Trade Side
0.998
Entry Price
Time

YatSen placed $199,928.41 BUY Yes on Polymarket, betting on "US forces enter Iran by..?" at odds 0.998 (market gives 99.8% probability). Total market volume $169,370,905.065, 24h volume $59,745,351.428, heat level: Very Hot.

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Odds Analysis: Yes at 0.998

Yes odds at 0.998, market gives 99.8% chance
No
0.4%
Yes
99.6%
Risk/reward ratio 0:1
If correct, $199,928.41 becomes $200,329.41 (profit $401)
If wrong, loses $199,928

Analysis of This Trade AI_GEN

A whale just YOLO'd $199,928 on "US forces enter Iran" for a princely $401 profit. At 99.8% odds, this isn't trading; it's hoping Polymarket is a high-yield savings account. Risking a King's ransom for pocket change. This is "picking up pennies in front of a steamroller" personified.

The smart money? They entered at $0.54-$0.78, took their $290k profits, and bounced. Our whale is today's exit liquidity, buying the absolute top. Meanwhile, Twitter screams "ceasefire," but the market sits at 99.8% for an *already happened* event.

The real kicker: resolution rules. "Military forces" vs. "intelligence operatives." With a fragile ceasefire, DC will deny a military ops faster than a politician denies a scandal. This trade isn't just bad; it's a masterclass in asymmetric tail risk. $199,928 gone for $401 potential? That's not a whale; that's plankton playing Moby Dick.

Market Context: US forces enter Iran by..?Market Page →

Total Volume
$169,370,905.065
24h Volume
$59,745,351.428
Heat
Very Hot
End Date
Not specified
Created
2026-01-11
Holders
10

Resolution Rules (Original)

Rules Explained AI_GEN

Conditions

The market resolves "Yes" if active US military personnel deliberately enter Iran's land territory for operational purposes by the deadline. It resolves "No" if this specific condition is not met, excluding intelligence operatives, contractors, advisors, diplomatic entries, or accidental entries.

Timeline

The market considers events occurring at any point up to the specified deadline, which is given in Eastern Time (ET).

Source

The outcome will be determined by a general agreement among reliable news reports and information sources.

Special Cases

Not specified in the rules.

Common Mistakes

A common misunderstanding could be that any US military presence in Iran, including accidental entry, maritime/aerial entry, or diplomatic visits, would qualify for a "Yes" resolution.

Twitter Sentiment Analysis

Search Keywords for Twitter: US Iran, US troops Iran, Iran invasion

Relevant tweets: 40

Market Sentiment Summary AI_GEN

Whales just slammed the 'No' button on 'US forces enter Iran by..?' A 14-day ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, just put the kibosh on immediate invasion. Oil crashed 20% to $97.50. Bitcoin saw volatility around $68k-$70k.

Buy short-term 'No' – that's your easy money.

But don't mistake this for peace. Iran's declaring 'historic victory' while Israel is still firing missiles. This isn't a truce; it's a tactical reload, a "hold my beer" moment for the US.

That two-week clock is ticking. Watch Israel and the Strait of Hormuz like a hawk. Any hiccup in those 14 days, or *after*? That's your signal to flip back to 'Yes.' The game isn't over, just paused.

KOL — High Relevance (10)

KOL@grokverified8,526,931 flwQ:4/5newsbearish
Pakistan announced that the US, Iran, and their allies have agreed to an immediate two-week ceasefire.
@MuteeAutomation @CMShehbaz Yes, the PM's diplomatic push was real and has paid off. Pakistan just announced that the US, Iran, and allies have agreed to an immediate two-week ceasefire everywhere (including Lebanon), effective now. Trump accepted the extension, Iran is reopening the Strait of Hormuz as goodwill, and talks start in Islamabad Friday. It's officially paused—not ended—but a solid ste...
0 views0 rt0 likesER:0.0000RR:0.0Source: X/Twitter
KOL@IranArmyMediaverified43,425 flwQ:4/5newsbearish
Iran's Supreme National Security Council claims Iran achieved a historic victory by forcing the US to accept its 10-point plan, including control over the Strait of Hormuz and enrichment rights.
Supreme national security council: Iran achieved historic victory by forcing criminal US to accept its 10-point plan. US has accepted Iran's control over Strait of Hormuz, enrichment right, removal of all sanctions.
50,431 views186 rt1,165 likesER:0.1125RR:1.2Source: X/Twitter
KOL@DailyIranNewsverified500,576 flwQ:4/5newsbearish
CNN reports that the US and Iran are expected to close a deal tonight.
BREAKING: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US and Iran expected to close a deal tonight, CNN reports. https://t.co/ALFS7Ug91s
249,273 views99 rt1,286 likesER:0.0065RR:0.5Source: X/Twitter
KOL@IranArmyMediaverified43,425 flwQ:4/5newsbearish
The US has reportedly accepted Iran's 10-point conditions, including non-aggression, Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz, and acceptance of enrichment.
Iran's 10-point conditions that the US has accepted: The US is fundamentally committed to: 🔹 Non-aggression 🔹 Continuation of Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz 🔹 Acceptance of enrichment 🔹 Lifting all primary sanctions 🔹 Lifting all secondary sanctions 🔹 Termination of all UN Security Council resolutions 🔹 Termination of all IAEA Board of Governors resolutions 🔹 Payment of...
98,240 views279 rt1,258 likesER:0.1575RR:2.3Source: X/Twitter
KOL@Faytuksverified271,138 flwQ:4/5newsbearish
Iran's Supreme National Security Council claims a "crushing defeat" for the US, stating the US was forced to accept Iran's 10-point plan, including continued Iranian control.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council calls this a "crushing defeat" for the US, saying that they've been forced to accept their 10-point plan. Iran claims the US has agreed to continued Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz https://t.co/rqOSbkeuYV
133,678 views242 rt728 likesER:0.0205RR:0.5Source: X/Twitter
KOL@jacksonhinklleverified3,809,952 flwQ:4/5newsbullish
Hebrew media reports that Trump announced a ceasefire simultaneously with Iran firing missiles towards Israel.
🚨🇮🇱🇮🇷🇺🇸 BREAKING: "Trump announced a ceasefire simultaneously with the firing of missiles from Iran towards Israel. They are simply mocking us." - Hebrew Media https://t.co/f83w90BNso
181,494 views534 rt2,927 likesER:0.0036RR:0.1Source: X/Twitter
KOL@zerohedgeverified2,630,249 flwQ:4/5newsbearish
The US, Iran, and Israel have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, during which Iran will allow safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
US, Iran, Israel Agree To 2-Week Ceasefire, Iran Will Allow Safe Passage Via Hormuz For Two Weeks https://t.co/lDOXR5PgTu https://t.co/G3TMnFJqpw
51,189 views75 rt266 likesER:0.0007RR:0.0Source: X/Twitter
KOL@KobeissiLetterverified1,665,914 flwQ:4/5newsbearish
US oil prices fell by 20% to $97.50/barrel after President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
BREAKING: US oil prices extend losses to $97.50/barrel, now down -20% in 8 hours, after President Trump announces a 2-week ceasefire with Iran. https://t.co/gFWFgrKerF
172,475 views201 rt1,002 likesER:0.0030RR:0.1Source: X/Twitter
KOL@zerohedgeverified2,630,249 flwQ:4/5newsbearish
Trump declared a two-week ceasefire, suspending US bombing and attacks on Iran, in exchange for Iran agreeing to immediately open the Strait of Hormuz.
TRUMP DECLARES TWO-WEEK CEASEFIRE: US WILL SUSPEND BOMBING AND ATTACK ON IRAN FOR TWO WEEKS, WHILE IRAN WILL AGREE TO IMMEDIATE OPENING OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ https://t.co/dxG2QRGm2u
390,491 views500 rt2,757 likesER:0.0049RR:0.1Source: X/Twitter
KOL@WatcherGuruverified3,908,966 flwQ:4/5newsbullish
Bitcoin fell under $68,000 after Iran cut off all direct diplomatic communications with the US.
JUST IN: Bitcoin falls under $68,000 after Iran cuts off all direct diplomatic communications with the US. https://t.co/LGwMShgMOd
183,788 views513 rt3,540 likesER:0.0035RR:0.1Source: X/Twitter

KOL — Medium Relevance (4)

KOL@IRanMediacoverified109,947 flwQ:4/5newsbearish
Britain is withdrawing its forces from US bases in Iraq.
BREAKING: Britain withdraws its forces from US bases in Iraq.
1,094,858 views1,355 rt13,864 likesER:0.3726RR:10.0Source: X/Twitter
KOL@Malinowski56,609 flwQ:3/5analysisbullish
The author assesses that US actions have weakened Iran militarily but left it with preserved uranium stocks and potentially more volatile leadership.
We've dangerously depleted our munitions and hurt our economy to gain an Iran that's militarily weaker, but with even crazier leaders, its uranium stocks preserved, more oil revenue (for Russia, too), and new leverage over us via Hormuz. A bad result, but could have been worse.
1 views0 rt0 likesER:0.0000RR:0.0Source: X/Twitter
KOL@DailyIranNewsverified500,576 flwQ:3/5newsbearish
Hebrew media reports that Trump has left them alone.
Hebrew media: Trump has left us alone. 😂😂😂😂
82,591 views358 rt3,641 likesER:0.0216RR:0.2Source: X/Twitter
KOL@leahmcelrath123,034 flwQ:3/5analysisneutral
The author analyzes that Iran has emerged from the conflict with increased global influence and a potential new revenue stream from the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has emerged from a war initiated by the US and Israel with greater global influence and a potential new permanent revenue stream (tolls for Hormuz passage). It’s hard not to see this as a victory for the Iranian regime so far, despite the high costs and tragic deaths.
238 views0 rt5 likesER:0.0000RR:0.0Source: X/Twitter

Retail — High Relevance (10)

RETAIL@jamesfortune08verified1,496 flwQ:4/5newsbearish
The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, while the UAE reports drone attacks from Iran.
US-Iran Agrees on a 2 weeks ceasefire UAE announces they're battling with drones attack from Iran Interesting times. https://t.co/R2w84b2VQu
0 views0 rt0 likesER:0.0000RR:0.0Source: X/Twitter
RETAIL@RishabhMPratap1,897 flwQ:4/5newsbearish
US President Donald J. Trump announced a two-week “double-sided ceasefire” with Iran, pausing planned military strikes for negotiations.
DEVELOPING NOW🚨 US Prez Donald J. Trump announces a 2-week “double-sided ceasefire” with Iran, pausing planned military strikes to allow space for negotiations. #IranWar‌
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RETAIL@SumengenSelcuk135 flwQ:4/5newsbearish
Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif and Iran announced an immediate ceasefire between the US and Iran.
"Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif announced an immediate ceasefire between the US and Iran" (Russian, RIA Novosti) "I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of #Iran and the United States of America, along with their all…" https://t.co/u46tmZ5t06 https://t.co/SpntHgL63s
8 views0 rt0 likesER:0.0000RR:0.1Source: X/Twitter
RETAIL@vanhoa22723,624 flwQ:4/5newsbullish
US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers have taken off from the United Kingdom and could reach Iran by President Trump's 8 PM deadline.
🚨 JUST IN: ⚡US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers just TOOK OFF from the United Kingdom, and could reach Iran by the time President Trump's 8PM deadline hits Here we go. Iran should cave NOW. TRUMP IS SERIOUS, FAFO is coming 🔥 https://t.co/v3wusCwZii
196 views0 rt1 likesER:0.0003RR:0.1Source: X/Twitter
RETAIL@jamilnagri27,246 flwQ:4/5newsbearish
The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire at the request of Pakistan.
On request of Pakistan, US and Iran agreed ceasefire for next two weeks. #IranWar‌ https://t.co/3ubpBmkuFY
155 views0 rt1 likesER:0.0000RR:0.0Source: X/Twitter
RETAIL@MogwaiArt2 flwQ:3/5opinionbullish
The author claims Iran launched 6 ballistic missiles towards Israel within an hour of the ceasefire's start.
@revelation_2025 Correct. This is a total win for Iran. Btw, Iran launched already 6 ballistic missiles towards us (Israel) from the start of this 'ceasefire' in an hour
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RETAIL@CACM197663075 flwQ:3/5opinionbullish
The author believes the current pause in US-Iran tensions is temporary and will not prevent the US from taking action against Iran in the future.
@jacksonhinklle I wouldn't call it victory so far, or not at all. Iran blinked too. This is a pause which in the long term won't stop the US to do it again better prepared.
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RETAIL@FawaadAli2verified7 flwQ:3/5newsbearish
An alleged insider of Trump opened a $52 million oil short position just before the US-Iran peace deal announcement.
🚨 BREAKING TRUMP'S INSIDER OPENED A $52M OIL SHORT RIGHT BEFORE THE US-IRAN PEACE DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT THIS GUY WENT ALL-IN AND MADE $174 MILLION IN JUST 3 HOURS LAST TIME SOMEONE KNEW THE DEAL WAS HAPPENING. https://t.co/e0k82dX7hi
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RETAIL@RobbieMac592814 flwQ:3/5opinionbullish
The author believes the US will not honor any agreements with Iran and will continue its multi-decade attempt at regime change.
@esaagar @BenBurgis Never gonna happen. The US will not honor any of the points for long if at all. I don’t know what makes you think a multi-decade US / Israeli attempt at regime change in Iran will cease because of a few setbacks.
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RETAIL@MetalSlimeShady13 flwQ:3/5opinionbullish
The author predicts that the US and Israel will invade Iran after they restock their military resources.
@jacksonhinklle Iran lost if they're stupid enough to believe the US. Iran is done after the US and israel restock and invade with all the US troops in the zone
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Retail — Medium Relevance (5)

RETAIL@abigbluebirdverified3,054 flwQ:3/5opinionbullish
The author believes any peace deal between the US and Iran will be rendered irrelevant by Israel, suggesting continued conflict.
@DCinvestor I think whatever peace deal there is, Israel is going to render it all irrelevant. The US can exit this war with nothing but a loss to its pride. There’s no way Israel or even its Arab neighbours would trust Iran to ‘behave’ itself going forward.
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RETAIL@BobbySeeta190 flwQ:3/5analysisbullish
The author analyzes the costs of the conflict, including US casualties and damaged bases, concluding that Iran still retains its uranium.
So let me get this straight… •$40 billion spent •300+ Americans wounded •Over a dozen killed •Oil prices doubled •U.S. bases severely damaged And what do we get? Iran keeps its uranium. No nuclear deal. The Strait of Hormuz still unstable. And the world sees us as weaker, not stronger. ✅️ Sounds about right for a Trump deal.
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RETAIL@cduhaime17,300 flwQ:2/5opinionbullish
The author speculates that the US military's strategy includes targeting Iran, among other countries, as part of a plan to create global food insecurity.
👇Don't take your eye off the Koreas - if I'm right about US military creating global food insecurity, going back after North Korea is part of the play, as is China, Russia, Brazil, Iran, Canada - agricultural countries with a sufficient degree of food security.
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RETAIL@TaoZamani64 flwQ:2/5opinionbearish
Iran is not currently firing at US bases.
@ianmiles Iran isn’t firing at US bases currently. Tf are you talking about?
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RETAIL@TheRealRedJonesverified162 flwQ:2/5opinionbearish
The author suggests that Iranians inside Iran should take over, implying that the US and Israel cannot do everything.
@NiohBerg How about the Iranians inside Iran to take over and finish the job? The US and Israel can't do everything.
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Top Whale Positions in This Market

10 position holders in this market. Showing top 10. 8 of 10 hold Yes positions. Largest position: 620,990.26 shares. 10 profitable, 0 at loss.

#AddressSideAvg PriceCurr PriceSizePnL
10x24c8cf69a0e0a17eee21f69d29752bfa32e823e1No0.00600.00250+$724,257.7
20x0a854897a06d4999e5b2dde5693609f1428ffe9dYes0.63450.99750+$290,215.46
30x8c80d213c0cbad777d06ee3f58f6ca4bc03102c3Yes0.61960.9975620,990.26+$234,613.22
40xbacd00c9080a82ded56f504ee8810af732b0ab35No0.00700.00250+$58,641.17
50x80a0da00fbdc8440b0ef601341f14c3e24795708Yes0.64210.9975138,947.76+$50,360.26
60x4bbe10ba5b7f6df147c0dae17b46c44a6e562cf3Yes0.78050.9975175,760.61+$47,866.21
70xb1fa1aa03ce4f1f4e259cda433e7fdaf80f91a14Yes0.67160.99750+$42,372.6
80xdbedc5ab35d896d3226c6ea5e1708dfc631f10f7Yes0.62250.99750.01+$41,966.64
90x430fc12ac13646b962c98dd73e159488812f5947Yes0.54080.99750+$39,847.37
100x9f0968feb4ea38e9308a83ce227059458d932848Yes0.59860.99750+$35,796.86
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