The financial corporation Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), which owns the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), is in negotiations to invest $2 billion in the cryptocurrency betting platform Polymarket. If the deal is successfully completed, Polymarket’s market valuation could reach $8–10 billion.
This is reported by Business • Media
Possible Return of Polymarket to the U.S. Market
According to sources familiar with the negotiations, the details of the deal may still change. However, the expected investment from ICE — one of the leading operators of financial infrastructure with a market capitalization of over $90 billion — is likely to significantly enhance trust in the platform and could facilitate its return to the American market.
“An investment from ICE could help Polymarket return to the U.S. market, according to WSJ.”
Platform Development and Investor Interest
Polymarket is actively expanding its presence: in July 2025, the company acquired the derivatives exchange QCX for $112 million, which allowed it to operate legally in the U.S. after obtaining the necessary license from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
In September, experts stated that Polymarket is preparing for a new major investment round that could significantly increase the platform’s market capitalization. According to them, the company is considering offers with a valuation of around $9 billion, and one potential investor even proposed a deal with a valuation of $10 billion.
If the investment deal with ICE is realized, Polymarket will gain not only substantial support but also the opportunity to strengthen its position in the global cryptocurrency betting market.