Traders speculated that a scheduled Congressional hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) drove the nearly 10-point surge in odds for US alien confirmation. The hearing, reportedly featuring new whistleblower testimony and classified briefings for lawmakers, reignited hopes of imminent government disclosure. Market participants appeared to react to rumors of unprecedented evidence being presented behind closed doors, though no official confirmation of extraterrestrial life was announced. The movement reflects growing anticipation around potential declassification efforts.