Catenaa, Friday, August 15, 2025-Prediction market platform Polymarket saw its active traders rise in July for the first time since January, ending a six-month decline.
The platform recorded over 286,000 active traders, up more than 18 percent from June, reversing an average monthly drop of 12 percent over the first half of 2025.
The growth in trader activity coincided with a sharp increase in market creation. More than 11,500 new markets were launched in July, a 44 percent month-over-month jump.
This continues a steady expansion trend for Polymarket, which has broadened its offerings well beyond its early focus on political events.
Despite the rise in users and market diversity, trading volume slipped 8.6 percent to about $1.06 billion in July.
This decline brought the average trade size down to $3,700 per user from $4,800 in June, indicating that while more participants engaged, individual bets were smaller.
The platform’s recent uptick in user numbers comes after a federal investigation into its operations was closed last month. Shortly afterward, Polymarket acquired derivatives exchange QCEX, a move it said would help extend access to its services in the United States.
Market analysts say the July data suggests renewed interest from traders following regulatory clarity, although spending per user remains below earlier levels.
The combination of more markets, broader topics, and new US entry points could set the stage for continued growth into late 2025.
