Polymarket’s Upcoming Funding Round
The global prediction market Polymarket is gearing up for a significant funding round that could elevate its valuation to an impressive $10 billion, amid increasing interest from investors in blockchain technologies. Recent reports from Business Insider indicate that expectations are high, with insiders speculating that the firm may be valued anywhere from $3 billion to $10 billion. This comes after it’s reported that Polymarket was valued at $1 billion during its last funding phase in the summer of 2025.
Resumption of Operations in the U.S.
In a noteworthy development, Polymarket is also set to resume its operations in the United States for the first time since early 2022. The firm had faced regulatory challenges back then when the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) accused it of offering unregistered event-based binary options. However, with new leadership in place, the CFTC has since reversed its earlier stance and granted Polymarket approval to proceed. On September 3, founder Shayne Coplan announced the company’s plans to allow U.S. investors to participate in trading once more.
Political Influence and Advisory Board
In addition, significant news arrived with Donald Trump Jr. joining Polymarket’s advisory board following an investment from 1789 Capital on August 26. This connection to a prominent political figure may bolster Polymarket’s credibility and influence in Washington, D.C. Trump Jr. emphasized the platform’s value, stating:
“Polymarket is the largest prediction market in the world, and the U.S. needs access to this important platform. It cuts through media spin and so-called ‘expert’ opinion by letting people bet on what they actually believe will happen in the world.”
Conclusion
With the recent upswing in the crypto industry, Polymarket is positioned at a unique intersection of finance, technology, and political insight as it prepares for this potential funding milestone and prepares to tap back into the American market.
