Polymarket

Polymarket is a decentralized prediction market platform that allows users to trade on the outcome of real-world events—ranging from elections and sports to financial news and pop culture—using cryptocurrency. Built on blockchain infrastructure, the platform operates with a focus on transparency and immutability, allowing users to buy and sell shares in event outcomes as a way to express belief or hedge on real-world developments. The interface mimics traditional financial markets while leveraging decentralized oracles to resolve outcomes and distribute rewards.

After being restricted from operating in the U.S. due to regulatory concerns, Polymarket is now re-entering the American market through the acquisition of QCX, a CFTC-licensed exchange and clearinghouse. This move positions Polymarket to compete directly in the emerging market for regulated, event-based trading in the U.S.

The company appeals to both crypto-native users and data-driven traders looking for new hedging tools or speculative opportunities, particularly in politically or culturally significant domains. It combines financial speculation with crowd-sourced forecasting, aiming to be a transparent, market-driven source of collective intelligence.

Keywords:

prediction markets, crypto betting, decentralized finance, blockchain, event-based trading, real-world forecasting, regulated crypto trading