A cryptic tease sparks speculation
Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan has stirred excitement in the crypto community after teasing the possible launch of a native POLY token for the fast-growing prediction market platform. The hint came in a semi-cryptic post on X (formerly Twitter), where Coplan wrote:
“$BTC
$ETH
$BNB
$SOL
$POLY 🤔”
The message suggests that POLY could soon join the ranks of top cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, sparking widespread speculation among traders and Polymarket users alike.
Massive valuation boost from ICE investment
The teaser came shortly after news that the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)—the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)—plans to invest $2 billion in Polymarket, valuing the platform at $9 billion post-investment. According to ICE, Polymarket held an $8 billion valuation prior to the deal, solidifying its position as one of the leading prediction platforms in the blockchain ecosystem.
Earlier that same day, Coplan, recently dubbed the “youngest self-made billionaire” by Bloomberg, revealed two previously undisclosed funding rounds, including a $150 million raise in 2025 led by Founders Fund at a $1.2 billion valuation.
Speculation of a token launch grows
This isn’t the first time Polymarket has been linked to a potential token reward or airdrop. Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the official Polymarket X account briefly posted a message reading, “We predict future drops,” hinting that users could be rewarded in the future.
Adding to the speculation, Polymarket’s parent company Blockratize filed documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in September 2025, revealing “other warrants” in its latest funding round—a move similar to dYdX’s pre-token launch strategy.
A growing force in blockchain-based prediction markets
Since its launch in 2020, Polymarket has recorded nearly $19 billion in cumulative trading volume. The platform has become a cornerstone of the decentralized prediction market sector, allowing users to trade outcomes of real-world events using blockchain technology.
With the POLY token tease and ICE’s billion-dollar backing, Polymarket appears to be entering a new phase of growth that could position it as one of the most influential Web3 prediction platforms in the market.
