Polymarket Gains CFTC Approval to Reenter US Market

olymarket has reentered the United States with new regulatory approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, marking a major turning point for the prediction platform after years of operating outside the country. The decision follows a period of rapid growth, new partnerships with major global brands, and record levels of trading activity across political, entertainment, and current-event markets.

• Good to Know
• Polymarket received an Amended Order of Designation from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
• The approval permits the platform to onboard US customers directly and work with brokerages and futures commission merchants.
• The return follows the resolution of investigations by both the CFTC and the US Department of Justice.

Polymarket confirmed that the Amended Order of Designation grants authority to operate an intermediated contract market platform in the United States. With this approval, the company can begin onboarding users domestically and collaborate with licensed brokerages. The order also grants the ability to connect with core infrastructure used in US futures trading.

The company previously stepped away from the US market in 2022 after paying a USD 1.4 million penalty for operating without proper registration. At that time, the platform moved offshore even though its headquarters remained in New York City. The new approval arrives after the CFTC and the US Department of Justice closed investigations into whether Polymarket continued serving users in the country.

Polymarket strengthened its regulatory position in July when it acquired a CFTC-regulated American derivatives exchange. The acquisition played an important role in its application to return to the US, giving the company access to compliance structures needed for an intermediated environment.

Under the amended order, Polymarket said it has established the required surveillance systems, market supervision rules, clearing procedures, and reporting measures under part-16 regulations. Additional requirements for intermediated trading will be implemented before the platform launches in the regulated market.

The company noted that it is now fully subject to the Commodity Exchange Act and all compliance obligations for designated contract markets, including duties for self-regulation.

Polymarket has grown significantly during 2025, with weekly trading volume surpassing USD 1 billion last month. Billions of dollars in predictions have flowed through the platform this year, powered by markets covering politics, entertainment, and a wide range of public topics. Partnerships with X, Google, the NHL, and the UFC have helped increase awareness and broaden its user base.