Boston has surged from 10¢ to 95¢ overnight as traders pile into the 2028 Democratic convention market, signaling near-certainty that the Bay State capital will beat out Atlanta, Chicago, Denver and Philadelphia. Boston was named as one of five "frontrunner cities" to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, with the convention scheduled for August 7-10, 2028. The massive swing suggests traders believe party officials' site visits this spring will favor Boston, despite whisper campaigns pointing out potential flaws of each finalist.

The market's conviction stems from Boston's unique positioning as "the place where the shot heard 'round the world was fired, where our democracy began" at a time when Democrats seek to frame their message around defending democracy. The potential economic impact of $400 million and Boston's previous hosting in 2004 further strengthen its case. With such decisive market movement, traders are betting the site selection committee has already made up its mind.