Summary
A significant wager was placed on the prediction market Kalshi, betting that the U.S. government will confirm the existence of alien life by the end of 2026. This comes amid increased public interest in aliens following comments from President Trump and former President Obama. President Trump recently instructed the Defense Secretary to release government files on UFOs and alien life.
Key Facts
- A $100,000 bet was made on Kalshi for the U.S. to confirm alien life by the end of 2026.
- Shortly after, another bet nearly twice the size was placed.
- Speculation suggests these bets may have insider information behind them, though this is not confirmed.
- President Trump announced efforts to release government files on UFOs and alien life.
- President Trump directed the Defense Secretary to comply with an order for disclosure of such files.
- Former President Obama commented on the possibility of aliens, stating there was no evidence during his presidency.
- The sudden interest follows recent remarks by both Trump and Obama regarding extraterrestrial life.
