Concerns are escalating regarding potential insider trading linked to recent significant oil trades, particularly surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Over $760 million in bets on falling oil prices were placed shortly before key announcements, prompting investigations by US regulators. Reports indicate that these trades coincide with announcements from former President Trump regarding Iran, raising alarms about market manipulation. A notable $1 billion was made from suspiciously timed oil price tips linked to the crisis, with a mystery trader reaping a $70 million profit from a perfectly timed crude oil bet. As scrutiny mounts, democratic lawmakers demand investigations into these trades that could undermine market integrity.