Massive confirmation has arrived from the Polymarket team: a Polymarket token and airdrop are officially in the works. However, in a strategic move, the company will first execute its highly anticipated return to the U.S. market before fully shifting focus to the token launch.
This announcement from Chief Marketing Officer Matthew Modabber ends years of speculation. He emphasized that the team wants the Polymarket token to have “true utility” and “longevity,” which is why they are deliberately taking their time with the rollout. The current, singular priority is successfully relaunching the platform in the United States.
The Roadmap: US Relaunch Before Polymarket Token
The sequence of events is now clear. Polymarket’s immediate “core priority” is its U.S. relaunch, a complex process after a 2022 CFTC settlement effectively banned it. The U.S. app is already in an early, invite-only testing phase.
This relaunch was made possible by a key regulatory move. After acquiring derivatives exchange QCX, the CFTC issued a “no-action letter” in September, effectively giving Polymarket the green light to operate in the U.S. again. Once this monumental task is complete, the team’s focus will shift to delivering the long-awaited Polymarket token.
Airdrop Farmers and Market Reaction
The confirmation has sent waves through the community. On the prediction platform Myriad, the odds of an official token announcement before 2026 have jumped from 11% to 29%. Meanwhile, “airdrop farmers” have been actively using the platform for over a year, employing increasingly sophisticated methods to qualify for a potential token distribution.
This news follows Polymarket’s recent valuation at a staggering $9 billion, fueled by a $2 billion investment from the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange.
My Thoughts
This “substance over hype” approach is incredibly bullish. By securing its U.S. regulatory footing first, Polymarket is building a massive, legitimate user base before the token launch. This creates real, sustainable demand for the Polymarket token upon release, rather than just speculative frenzy. The $9 billion valuation signals that traditional finance giants see this as the future of prediction markets.
