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Polymarket’s Open Interest Surpasses $100 Million, Crypto Enthusiasts Bet Big on Presidential Election

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Polymarket, a cryptocurrency-based prediction market, continues to expand its monopoly in the space, with open interest surpassing $100 million. This rapid increase shows the growing demand for cryptocurrency-based political predictions as the US presidential election approaches.

Polymarket’s outstanding balance has seen a remarkable 1,429% growth since the beginning of the year, rising from a modest $7 million to an impressive $107 million. This growth trajectory is a testament to the growing popularity of the platform and the public’s eagerness to invest their money as predicted.

The presidential election is the star of the show, accounting for 77% of Polymarket’s weekly trading volume. This concentration suggests that both crypto enthusiasts and political junkies are flocking to the platform to speculate on the outcome of one of the most anticipated political events of the year.

Although Polymarket has an overwhelming lead, new competitors are entering the fray.

The prediction market Drift on Solana recently made waves when it launched its BET product, which saw a massive spike in daily volume to $20 million. However, BET’s average daily volume has since stabilized at less than $1 million, suggesting there is still work to be done to overthrow Polymarket.

The surge in prediction market activity has several implications for the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

  • mainstream adoption: As interest in cryptocurrency-based prediction markets grows, it could lead to greater adoption of cryptocurrencies, especially among those who are interested in politics but are new to blockchain technology.
  • Market sentiment indicator: With a significant portion of trading volume focused on the presidential election, Polymarket could be a leading indicator of market sentiment regarding the potential impact the election results could have on the cryptocurrency industry.
  • Regulatory Audit: As these platforms gain popularity and trading volumes increase, they are likely to attract greater regulatory attention and regulatory scrutiny from U.S. regulators.

As the November election approaches, all eyes will be on Polymarket and its competitors. While the potential for open trading volumes to continue to grow, there could also be dark horse platforms emerging to challenge Polymarket’s dominance. At the same time, regulatory concerns could dampen the prediction market party.

This is an excerpt from The Block’s Data & Insights newsletter, where we dig into the numbers that make up the industry’s most thought-provoking trends.


Disclaimer: The Block is an independent media outlet providing news, research and data. As of November 2023, Foresight Ventures is the largest investor in The Block. Foresight Ventures invests in other companies in the cryptocurrency space. Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget is an anchor LP of Foresight Ventures. The Block continues to operate independently to provide objective, impactful and timely information on the cryptocurrency industry. Below are the current financial disclosures.

© 2024 The Block. All rights reserved. This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not provided or intended to be legal, tax, investment, financial or other advice.

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