<p>Cryptocurrency punters pushed odds of the U.S. launching a military campaign against Cuba to nearly 50% amid rising tensions with the island nation.</p>



<h2>Aerial Strike Likely?</h2>



<p><strong>Polygon </strong>(CRYPTO: POL)-based <strong>Polymarket</strong> assigned 49% probability to the U.S. initiating a drone, missile, or air strike on Cuba before the year-end, up from 15% over the month and 5% over the week.</p>



<p>The market has attracted significant attention, with $4.34 million already wagered on the outcome as of this writing.</p>



<p>Actions limited to artillery fire, small arms engagements, ground incursions, naval shelling or cyberattacks will not qualify for resolution.</p>



<p>Meanwhile, bettors are pricing in a 25% chance that the U.S. will launch a military offensive to seize control of any part of Cuban territory before Dec. 31.</p>



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<h2>Tension Brewing In The Caribbean</h2>



<p>The odds come as the U.S. deployed aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and its strike group in the Caribbean, sparking fears of potential military confrontation.</p>



<p>Cuba reportedly acquired more than 300 military drones and discussed potential attacks on the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, U.S. military vessels, and possibly Key West.</p>



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<blockquote><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Welcome to the Caribbean, Nimitz Carrier Strike Group!<br/><br/>The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), the embarked Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17), USS Gridley (DDG 101) and USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) are the epitome of readiness and presence, unmatched reach and lethality, and strategic… pic.twitter.com/83mfzSIKzd</p>— U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) May 20, 2026</blockquote>
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<p>President <strong>Donald Trump</strong> told reporters on Wednesday that Cuba remains “on our mind,” but rejected the need for escalation, adding, “I don’t think there needs to be,” when asked about possible further action.</p>



<p>Notably, the Justice Department unsealed murder charges against former Cuban leader <strong>Raúl</strong> <strong>Castro</strong> over the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes operated by the exile group Brothers to the Rescue.</p>



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<p>Speculators in the cryptocurrency market have raised the odds of a U.S. military operation against Cuba to nearly 50%, driven by escalating tensions. Polymarket indicates a 49% probability of strikes by year-end, up from 15% last month. A total of $4.34 million has been wagered on this outcome, with a 25% chance of the U.S. seizing Cuban territory before December.</p>

- Cryptocurrency bettors have increased the odds of a U.S. military campaign against Cuba to nearly 50% amid heightened tensions, according to Polymarket.  
- The prediction market shows a 49% probability for the U.S. initiating an aerial strike on Cuba, significantly up from earlier figures, with $4.34 million wagered on the outcome.  
- These developments coincide with the deployment of the USS Nimitz strike group in the Caribbean and growing concerns over Cuba's military capabilities, including the acquisition of drones.

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Will Trump Strike Cuba? Crypto Prediction Market Raises Odds To Almost 50% As USS Nimitz Deployed In The Caribbean