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Mojtaba Khamenei To Be Removed Before 2026 Ends? Here’s What Crypto Prediction Market Says About Iran’s New Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei may have been appointed Iran’s Supreme Leader only days ago, but cryptocurrency bettors are already wagering on how soon he might exit.

Bets On New Supreme Leader

Prediction market Polymarket, based on Polygon (CRYPTO: POL), shows a 64% probability that Mojtaba Khamenei is removed, detained, or blocked from acting as Iran’s Supreme Leader before year‑end, with 38% odds of this happening by April 30.

Over $2 million has been wagered on the outcome and an official announcement of his resignation or removal would suffice for a “Yes” resolution.

Kalshi, another big player in the market, was sued after the platform refused to pay out bettors, pointing to safeguards…

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