Polymarket Set to Reopen to U.S. Users Post CFTC Clearance

Key Points:

  • Polymarket acquires QCX LLC and resumes U.S. operations.
  • Received CFTC clearance, relaunch imminent with fresh capital.
  • Potential market impact on ETH & prediction markets noted.

Polymarket, led by CEO Shayne Coplan, plans to relaunch in the U.S. tomorrow after acquiring QCX LLC for $112 million, following regulatory clearance from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

The relaunch signifies a major legal milestone for Polymarket, potentially increasing market liquidity and shaping U.S. regulation for decentralized prediction markets amidst rising investor interest.

Polymarket’s U.S. Comeback Supported by $112M Acquisition

Polymarket, led by CEO Shayne Coplan, is set to reopen its U.S. prediction market operations, potentially beginning tomorrow. The strategic acquisition of CFTC-licensed QCX LLC at a $112 million price point enabled this swift move.

The platform, previously barred from U.S. territory by CFTC actions, faces a market landscape that could reshape its financial outlook. Fresh capital influx backed by 1789 Capital, tied to political affiliations, suggests increased institutional confidence and readiness to capitalize on regulatory advancements.

Credit to the Commission and Staff for their impressive work. This process has been accomplished in record timing.

Increased social media discussions reflect anticipation of reinforced market position.

Ethereum Price Rises as Polymarket Relaunch Nears

Did you know? Since the CFTC’s actions in 2022, the prediction market landscape has increasingly gained regulatory clarity, opening pathways for platforms like Polymarket to re-establish U.S. operations.

According to CoinMarketCap, Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $4,502.86, with a market cap of $5.43 billion. A 4.06% increase in 24 hours coincides with a 14.09% week-on-week rise, demonstrating market vibrancy, and possibly influenced by the upcoming Polymarket relaunch.

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Ethereum(ETH), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 19:25 UTC on October 2, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap

Insights from the Coincu research team suggest that Polymarket’s relaunch adds a new layer of interest in prediction markets. Potential impacts include increased liquidity and the attraction of new traders, buoyed by the rising popularity of event markets in the U.S.

Source: https://coincu.com/news/polymarket-reentry-us-market-cftc-clearance/