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This week, Donald J. Trump shared a bold graphic on social media, suggesting that his path to victory in the upcoming presidential election looks stronger than ever. According to the graphic, Mr. Trump now has a 65.6% chance of winning against Vice President Kamala Harris, who stands at 34.4% — an optimistic projection compared to the typical poll results showing a closer race. His post quickly gained traction, gathering over 10,000 likes and an enthusiastic flurry of fist and American flag emojis from supporters.These updated odds come from Polymarket, a popular crypto-powered betting platform and Unusual Whales Advertising partner, where more than $100 million has been wagered on the election's outcome. Using digital currencies, users on Polymarket are actively staking on predictions, making it a notable online phenomenon for election forecasts in 2024.Polymarket’s betting trends have even caught the attention of media outlets like CNN, and entrepreneur Elon Musk recently praised the platform’s odds on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that real money-backed predictions hold more weight than conventional polls. As the odds have leaned increasingly in his favor, Mr. Trump has spotlighted Polymarket's figures to bolster his narrative of a confident win on the horizon.