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Prediction markets have shifted from a niche corner of crypto and academic finance into a rapidly growing trading segment in under two years, with volumes and user activity surging.Listen to this article in summarized format
The funding is part of the exchange operator's previously announced plan to invest up to $2 billion in Polymarket, the company said.
Prediction markets have shifted from a niche corner of crypto and academic finance into a rapidly growing trading segment in under two years, with volumes and user activity surging.
ICE said the investments in Polymarket are not expected to have a material impact on the exchange operator's financial results or capital return plans.
The $600 million investment is part of the prediction markets platform's latest funding round, and the valuation will be disclosed once completes its fundraising, ICE said.
Prediction markets represent a potential new frontier for exchanges in derivatives trading. Analysts say the products can draw a wider pool of retail traders and boost trading volumes, offering exchanges a chance to diversify revenue as competition intensifies in traditional futures and options markets.
