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Increased interest in the US political scene has driven Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, to a record monthly trading volume of over $275 million this month, with citizens and keen observers actively participating, so highlighting the growing popularity of distributed prediction markets. 
Increase in user engagement and activity 
The platform experienced a $100 million gain in volume in June, and July’s stats have already surpassed this by more than 100%, even though the month is not yet complete, extending beyond only trading volumes to a huge increase in active users on Polymarket. 
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Polymarket has grown from 4,000 users in January to over 33,000 active traders, an eightfold rise since the beginning of the year, indicating the platform’s increasing importance and reach. 
Popularity of Decentralized Prediction Markets 
The rise in trader count illustrates the growing popularity of decentralized prediction markets, as individuals use their knowledge and opinions to profit from accurately projecting future events, as proven by Polymarket’s open interest reaching an all-time high of over $71.98 million. 
Open interest, which is the total value of outstanding bets that have not yet been settled, reflects substantial continued interest in Polymarket’s numerous prediction markets, demonstrating the platform’s capacity to sustain high levels of engagement and activity. 
Political Bets Drive Platform’s Success 
Popular <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/07/17/polymarket-hires-nate-silver-after-265m-bets-on-election/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">political markets</a> on Polymarket include bets on the next U.S. president and the Democratic party’s presidential nominee, with inflows of hundreds of millions of dollars, significantly boosting the visibility and popularity of Polymarket. 
Thanks to the US political season, Polymarket stands as a renowned place for predicting political outcomes, with its recent success showcasing its potential in engaging users and facilitating informed predictions, highlighting the importance of political events in driving user engagement. 
Polymarket’s record trading volumes and user growth reflect the increasing engagement and confidence in decentralized prediction markets, fueled by the political season, allowing Polymarket to thrive as a hub for predicting political events and setting new benchmarks in the prediction market landscape. 
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Polymarket Hits $275M Trading Volume Amid US Political Surge

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