The deal could value Polymarket at $8 billion to $10 billion, signaling a growing interest from traditional financial giants in decentralized, blockchain-powered markets.
Prediction markets allow users to bet on the outcome of future events, from political elections to economic indicators, and blockchain-based platforms like Polymarket make these markets transparent, secure, and accessible to anyone with an internet connection.
Why ICE Is Eyeing Polymarket
According to the WSJ, for ICE, entering the prediction market space could provide a new avenue to diversify its business beyond traditional securities trading. Polymarket has built a reputation for high liquidity and robust infrastructure, attracting retail and institutional participants alike. Unlike traditional betting or financial derivatives, blockchain ensures that all transactions are publicly verifiable, reducing counterparty risk and improving trust in market outcomes.
A real-world example of the growing mainstream interest in blockchain prediction markets came during the 2024 U.S. elections, when Polymarket users wagered millions on various outcomes. The platform handled thousands of trades efficiently while providing transparent records of every transaction, highlighting the power of decentralized systems to manage large-scale prediction markets reliably.
We are excited to announce that Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) — the parent company of @NYSE, is making a $2b strategic investment at a $9b post-money valuation.
Together, we’re building the next evolution of markets.
A special thank you to all those who have supported us… pic.twitter.com/y7Z3koj3IU
— Polymarket (@Polymarket) October 7, 2025
ICE’s potential investment also reflects broader trends in crypto adoption among legacy financial institutions. Earlier this year, major players such as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley expanded their crypto offerings, including Bitcoin and Ethereum exposure, signaling that traditional finance is increasingly exploring blockchain as a complementary technology rather than a fringe innovation.
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The Polymarket Builders’ ecosystem is exploding in popularity.
Over 116 projects across 14 categories… which are your favorite? pic.twitter.com/on2czr2x2V
— Polymarket Builders (@PolymarketBuild) September 27, 2025
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