Polymarket’s US platform has processed over 5 million trades with cumulative notional trading volume of over $750 million.
The CFTC-compliant platform relaunched with the acquisition of QCEX is powering the U.S. adoption of event-based trading in politics, cryptocurrencies, sports, and geopolitics through transparent on-chain payments.
Polymarket US reaches $761 million in cumulative notional trading volume
Polymarket US, operated by QCX LLC as a CFTC-designated contract marketplace, has cumulative notional trading volume of $761.59 million and over 5 million trades. Yesterday also saw the highest number of unique tickers traded on the app, at around 524. Open interest currently stands at $1.42 million, down from a peak of $2.6 million.
Polymarket was locked out of US users after the 2022 CFTC settlement. It acquired regulated company QCEX for $112 million in 2025 and secured approval for a beta reboot later that year. Full-scale rollout in the US accelerated in early 2026, with pent-up demand from US bettors driving rapid adoption once access resumed.
In October 2025, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), owner of the New York Stock Exchange, announced a strategic investment of up to $2 billion in Polymarket, giving the platform strong institutional support and market credibility.
This influx of capital, coupled with clear regulatory approval following the QCEX acquisition, directly fueled the surge in trading volumes and user adoption observed across political, crypto, sports, and geopolitical markets in early 2026.
What’s next for regulated prediction markets?
The future prediction market is expected to generate up to $10 billion in annual revenue by 2030 due to increased trading volumes, strengthened infrastructure, and increased participation by institutional investors, according to analysts at Citizens Financial Group.
Polymarket’s US aims to expand its presence in emerging markets by enhancing liquidity and user capabilities, competing with Karshi for US advantages.
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