**The Five Most Absurd Bets on Polymarket in 2025**
Polymarket and similar prediction markets have brought gambling beyond traditional sports arenas into fascinating and often bizarre territories. Fueled by the “degen” culture of decentralized finance, some of the bets placed on these platforms in 2025 have reached a level of absurdity that’s hard to ignore. Here are the five most outlandish bets that have captivated Polymarket users this year.
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### 1. Will the Return of Christ Happen Before the Release of GTA VI?
One of the most surprising bets surged following Rockstar Games’ announcement delaying the release of *Grand Theft Auto VI*, one of the most anticipated video games of 2024. Initially scheduled for May, the game was postponed on November 6 to fall 2026, extending fans’ wait by an entire year.
This delay sparked a peculiar spike in bets on whether the Second Coming of Jesus Christ would occur before the game’s release. Specifically, users bet on the question: **“What will happen before GTA VI?”**
– Before the delay announcement, bets on the “Jesus Christ returns” option were below 20%.
– On November 7, that figure peaked at 48%, before dropping slightly by 2% later that evening.
– The total stakes in this market exceeded $3.6 million.
Interestingly, the “Second Coming” option was close in popularity to other high-profile bets like “China invades Taiwan” and “Bitcoin hits $1 million.” Experts suggest that the high volume of bets on Jesus’ return is less about literal belief and more a reflection of the disappointment and frustration surrounding the game’s postponed launch.
To test this theory, a separate Polymarket page asking simply **“Will Jesus return in 2025?”** showed only 2% of bets in favor as of November 7, reinforcing the idea that the “Second Coming before GTA VI” bet was more a jokey reaction to the delay than a serious prophecy.
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### 2. Will Donald Trump Mention the Word “Hottest” During His Meeting with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer?
Polymarket users love betting on the unpredictable quirks of public figures’ speeches, giving rise to a dedicated “Mentions” section on the platform.
One of 2025’s most bizarre bets, attracting over $1.3 million in stakes, asked whether former President Donald Trump would use the word **“hottest”** during his September 8 meeting with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Why such a specific and bizarre bet? Because on Polymarket, users will wager on almost anything if there’s a chance to snag a quick profit.
Though it appears Trump did *not* say “hottest” during that meeting, the bet’s page indicates the result remains somewhat disputed.
Adding to the oddity, Polymarket also hosted bets about whether London would experience its highest temperature on particular days — showing that the obsession with the word “hottest” extended beyond just Trump’s speeches.
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### 3. Will the US Confirm Extraterrestrial Life Exists in 2025?
Despite NASA’s clear statements that no scientifically supported evidence of extraterrestrial life exists, many people continue to believe we are not alone in the universe. This hope has translated into persistent betting on whether the President of the United States or other authorities will officially confirm the existence of alien life or technology before December 31, 2025.
– Interest peaked in January 2025 after UFO sightings in California, with the “yes” option climbing to 14% before dropping below 7%.
– Even claims about the space object **3I/ATLAS**, rumored by some to be an alien spaceship approaching Earth in the fall, failed to significantly impact betting odds.
– As of November 7, just 4% of Polymarket users believed the U.S. government would confirm alien life in 2025.
– Despite this, the total stakes for this market reached $4.6 million.
– Adding an extra layer of strangeness, 39% of users bet that Time magazine’s Person of the Year 2025 will *not* be human.
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### 4. Will Solid Evidence That the Earth is Flat Be Published by the End of 2025?
The flat Earth theory has been long debunked scientifically, yet the conspiracy refuses to die completely. Polymarket took this disbelief to a new level by offering a bet on whether **solid evidence proving the Earth is flat** would be published by December 31, 2025.
– Despite the implausibility, $200,000 in stakes had been placed on this market as of early November.
– Only 0.7% of bets favored the “Yes” option, highlighting how few believe such evidence will emerge.
While this may seem laughable, it underscores how Polymarket caters to an eclectic and sometimes eccentric community willing to gamble on virtually anything.
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### 5. Will Donald Trump Be Confirmed as Satoshi Nakamoto by the End of 2025?
The true identity of **Satoshi Nakamoto**, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, remains one of the biggest mysteries in the crypto community. Many names have been floated as contenders—from Roger Ver to Jack Dorsey—and wild theories abound.
Among these theories, Polymarket hosts perhaps its most bizarre suggestion: that Donald Trump, often dubbed the “first pro-crypto President,” is actually Satoshi Nakamoto.
– Only 0.6% of bets favored this outcome.
– The platform’s explanation even included an unusual theory linking the name “Satoshi Nakamoto” to Japanese tech company names—Samsung, Toshiba, Nakamichi, and Motorola.
While clearly a long shot, this bet captures the playful yet speculative spirit driving many Polymarket wagers.
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### Bonus Round: Volodymyr Zelensky’s Suit Controversy
Beyond the five headline-grabbing bets, Polymarket saw an unusual controversy over a seemingly simple question: **Will Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wear a suit between May 22 and June 30, 2025?**
This question stems from Zelensky’s well-known preference for casual, military-style dress since the escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict in 2022. Following his February 28, 2025, visit to the Oval Office, where he was famously complimented by Donald Trump for being “all dressed up,” some users bet on whether Zelensky would appear in a traditional suit.
– The market rules defined a “yes” outcome if Zelensky was photographed or videotaped wearing a suit during the specified period.
– Initially, the bet was resolved as “yes” based on photographic evidence.
– However, debate erupted over whether Zelensky’s outfit qualified as a suit.
– Despite many journalists and experts confirming that his attire met the criteria, Polymarket later reversed the outcome to “no,” citing ambiguity in rules interpretation.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about Polymarket’s rule clarity and dispute resolution process, adding yet another unpredictable factor to the risks inherent in prediction market gambling.
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### Final Thoughts
Polymarket’s 2025 bets reveal not only the wide scope of human curiosity but also the playful, sometimes absurd nature of decentralized finance culture. From eschatological predictions to political quips and conspiracy theories, these markets have become much more than simple bets—they are a mirror reflecting society’s hopes, fears, and humor in equal measure.
Whether you view these bets as frivolous fun or serious speculation, one thing is clear: in Polymarket’s world, anything can be something you can bet on. And for many users, that possibility is irresistible.
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*Stay tuned for more updates on the wildest happenings in prediction markets and the ever-surprising world of decentralized finance.*
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