After a $2 billion investment from ICE, Polymarket’s co-founder teased the possible launch of the POLY token, which could become one of the most valuable assets in the crypto market.
Polymarket co-founder Shane Coplan has sparked widespread discussion in the crypto community after hinting at the potential launch of the POLY token.
He made the subtle announcement on X (formerly Twitter), where his post was quickly interpreted by users as a signal of an upcoming token release.
His statement came shortly after the news that Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) — the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) — plans to invest $2 billion in the Polymarket platform.
This massive funding round could push Polymarket’s valuation to around $9 billion, potentially making it one of the most valuable DeFi platforms in the world.
POLY Could Rank Among the Top 5 Tokens by Market Cap
According to Coplan, the upcoming POLY token could enter the top five global crypto assets by market capitalization.
In his post, he even reshared a chart showing POLY overtaking XRP for fourth place — a bold hint at his ambitious vision for the project’s growth.
Analysts suggest that the POLY launch might be a key step in decentralizing the platform’s governance, giving users more influence over Polymarket’s ecosystem and decision-making process.
Polymarket Has Teased a Token Before
This isn’t the first time Polymarket has fueled rumors about launching its own token.
Earlier, the project’s official account posted a cryptic message predicting “future market drops” after Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory — a post many interpreted as a hint at an upcoming airdrop for active users.
Strategic Investments Behind the Growth
On October 7, 2025, Shane Coplan also revealed details about two previously undisclosed funding rounds, including a $150 million investment from Founders Fund, made when the company was valued at $1.2 billion.
With the addition of ICE’s $2 billion investment, Polymarket’s rapid growth suggests that the POLY token could play a central role in its next stage of expansion and decentralization.
Polymarket — A Leader in Decentralized Prediction Markets
Since its launch in 2020, Polymarket has processed nearly $19 billion in trading volume, becoming a leading platform in the world of decentralized prediction markets.
Experts note that the platform now rivals traditional derivatives markets in both user activity and liquidity depth — a sign of DeFi’s growing maturity.
Recently, MetaMask also launched perpetual futures trading and announced plans for integration with Polymarket, further strengthening the project’s position within the DeFi ecosystem.
