Polymarket Opens New Opportunities for Stock Market Betting
Date: 2025-10-17 Author: Oliver Abernathy Categories: BUSINESS
Investors and forecasters can now bet on whether the prices of selected assets will rise or fall above a certain level at a specific point in time. The new Finance section is divided into categories: stocks, company earnings, indices, commodities, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, Fed rates, businesses, and government bonds. The Wall Street Journal and Nasdaq are used as sources of information.
These new contracts strengthen Polymarket's position in the traditional financial instruments segment. They are a logical continuation of the recent launch of corporate earnings forecast markets, which coincided with the platform's return to the US market. With the launch of Finance, the project expands beyond political and macroeconomic events to offer forecasts for specific companies.
The integration of new features allows a wide range of users to speculate on the stock market without the need for a brokerage account or leverage. Some analysts estimate that Polymarket's valuation is now approaching $10 billion.
With increased institutional support, monthly trading volume on the two largest prediction platforms has reached $4.5 billion. This demonstrates growing interest in financial asset forecasting and Polymarket's strengthening position in the industry.
Thus, the platform provides a convenient and accessible way to monitor the market and make predictions for both beginners and experienced participants. New contracts allow users to target a wide range of financial instruments, including stocks, commodities, indices, and government bonds, as well as corporate events such as IPOs and mergers.
Polymarket's new capabilities demonstrate the company's strategic move to expand its audience and strengthen its presence in the financial forecasting market, combining accessibility with professional data from recognized sources. This makes the platform attractive to those looking to trade and predict price movements without the complexity of traditional investment instruments.
