New Wallets Place $23,000 Bet on Israel-Iran Conflict Prediction
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 10 2026- Market Interest: Two newly created wallets, goldbless and Getthegoop, placed a $23,000 bet in the prediction market forecasting an Israeli attack on Iran by January 31, 2026, highlighting significant interest in geopolitical events and the evolving intersection of cryptocurrency with global political dynamics.
- Transaction Details: According to Lookonchain's monitoring, this transaction involved acquiring approximately 63,888 shares at a price of $0.36 USDC per share, indicating a rising interest in prediction markets, although this activity did not significantly impact major cryptocurrencies like BTC or ETH.
- Stability Analysis: USDC is currently priced at $1.00 with a market cap of $74.75 billion, and despite a 22.34% drop in 24-hour trading volume, its price remains stable, reflecting market confidence in stablecoins.
- Future Implications: Experts suggest that this prediction market activity may influence future regulatory and financial discussions, given the growing importance of cryptocurrency in geopolitical forecasting, signaling potential shifts in market dynamics.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
