NYSE Owner Invests $2 Billion in Polymarket
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, announced an investment of approximately $2 billion in Polymarket, valuing the prediction market platform at $8 billion pre-investment and $9 billion post-investment.
Deal Details and Collaboration
Under the agreement, ICE will become the global distributor of Polymarket data for financial institutions. The platform provides sentiment indicators on various topics affecting markets, politics, sports, and culture.
Key terms of the deal:
- Up to $2 billion investment with Polymarket valued at $8 billion pre-deal
- ICE gains the rights to distribute the platform’s data to institutional investors worldwide
- The partnership includes joint initiatives on asset tokenization
About Polymarket
Polymarket allows users to express opinions on future events by buying and selling shares in possible outcomes. Each transaction is executed directly via smart contracts, and the market grows as participation increases.
Key platform facts:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2020 |
| Founder | Shayne Coplan |
| Use Cases | Politics, culture, sports, finance |
| Partners | X, Stocktwits |
ICE Leadership Perspective
Jeffrey C. Sprecher, Chairman and CEO of ICE, stated: “Our investment connects the NYSE with a leading company in decentralized finance. With Polymarket, we can serve new market opportunities and offer unique solutions for investors.”
Benefits of the Partnership
Shayne Coplan, founder of Polymarket, emphasized that collaborating with ICE will:
- Expand the adoption of prediction markets in the financial sector
- Combine ICE’s scale and credibility with Polymarket’s user experience expertise
- Create world-class products for modern investors
Financial Aspects of the Investment
The investment will be made in cash and will not materially impact ICE’s 2025 financial results or capital allocation plans. Details of the strategic investment will be disclosed in the company’s Q3 report, scheduled for October 30, 2025.
About Intercontinental Exchange
ICE, a Fortune 500 company, provides financial technology and data across multiple asset classes. It operates exchanges and clearinghouses, including the NYSE, and offers tools for trading energy, bonds, options, and equities.
Main areas of ICE’s operations:
- Futures, options, equities
- Trading and clearing of energy and environmental products
- Mortgage technology and automation of housing finance processes
ICE connects clients with opportunities for efficient capital management, enhancing transparency and simplifying trading and clearing processes.