ICE’s $2B Bet on Polymarket: What It Means for the Future of Prediction Markets

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:34:58 +0000

In a landmark move that could reshape the landscape of event-driven trading, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) — the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange — has announced a $2 billion strategic investment into Polymarket, a leading prediction market platform. The deal, disclosed in October 2025, values Polymarket at approximately $8 billion pre-money, underscoring a powerful endorsement of the growing significance of decentralized forecasting markets.