Trump's Address to the Nation: Prediction Markets Say China, Stolen Election Claims...and no Bitcoin

President Donald Trump is set to deliver a televised address to the nation tonight at 9 p.m. ET, with expectations that he will discuss newly declassified intelligence about U.S. elections and alleged voting-machine flaws that the White House says could allow foreign cyber intrusions. Reuters reports Trump appointed Bill Pulte as interim intelligence chief last month and authorized him to declassify documents related to the 2020 vote. Trading on the Kalshi platform is focused on which specific words Trump will say, with more than $690,000 already wagered. Betting odds show “China” at 82% versus “Russia” at 39%, reflecting a 2021 U.S. intelligence assessment. Related contracts include “Save America Act” at 88% and “Stock Market” at 47%. Oil-focused bets reference “Deal” and “Oil” around 68–72%. The market places “Crypto/Bitcoin” at 4%.