Polymarket, the blockchain platform where users bet on everything from politics to sports, is making waves in crypto. Sources tell Bloomberg that it’s in early talks to raise funds at a $12–$15 billion valuation – a 10x jump from just four months ago.
Earlier this year, Polymarket raised $200 million from Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, valuing it at $1 billion. Then, ICE (Intercontinental Exchange) – the parent company of the NYSE – agreed to invest up to $2 billion, pushing the valuation to $8 billion.
Now, with new funding talks underway, the startup is racing toward $15 billion. Crypto Twitter is buzzing with the news – here’s what you should know.
Big Names Back Polymarket
ICE’s deal gives Polymarket access to ICE’s event data and opens doors for future tokenization projects. CEO Shayne Coplan, 28, is now a billionaire, and his strategy is to make Polymarket the bridge between traditional finance and blockchain innovation.
The company has also teamed up with DraftKings, the NHL, and OpenAI’s World project. DraftKings will use Polymarket as a clearinghouse for its entry into prediction markets, while the NHL signed multi-year deals with both Polymarket and Kalshi.
Even OpenAI’s digital identity app, World, is integrating Polymarket.
Trading Volumes Are Surging
Mid-October saw weekly trading volumes hit $2 billion, breaking previous records. Polymarket accounted for over $1 billion, about 52% of the total market, while Kalshi handled roughly $950 million.
Kalshi is also seeing huge investor interest, with offers above $10 billion, up from $2 billion just a few months ago. The sector is heating up fast.
Regulatory Hurdles Are Clearing
Polymarket has had its share of regulatory issues. In 2022, it settled with the CFTC over operating an unregistered exchange, leading to a temporary U.S. ban.
This year, after acquiring Florida-based QCX and its clearinghouse, the platform received a CFTC no-action letter, clearing a path to return to the U.S. market.
The Future Looks Big
Polymarket’s growth shows that decentralized prediction markets are moving beyond niche experiments. With trading booming, major partnerships, and U.S. operations back on track, the platform is poised to become a major player in crypto finance.
This is an interesting intersection of finance, data, and blockchain – one to watch!
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