Nobel Prize Controversy: Bitcoin Betting Spikes Ahead of Winner Announcement

A sudden surge in bets favoring Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader who won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, has raised eyebrows following her official win on Friday. The spike in trading activity coincides with the announcement at 11 a.m., and according to Norwegian media outlet Finansavisen, three anonymous wallets made aggressive wagers on Machado’s victory, potentially earning around $90,000. This incident prompted an internal investigation by the Nobel Institute into potential leaks of confidential information regarding the decision ahead of time.