Polymarket Could Host the Biggest Crypto Airdrop Ever: Here’s Why
Rumors swirl around Polymarket’s $POLY airdrop, with analysts saying it could surpass Pi Network and Uniswap’s billion-dollar legends.
Anticipation is rising as Polymarket hints at a POLY token airdrop that could outshine previous records set by Pi Network and Uniswap.
With over 1.35 million users and recent institutional investment at a $9 billion valuation, Polymarket’s potential airdrop is poised to make history in the crypto community.
Is the Biggest Airdrop Yet Coming with Polymarket’s POLY Token?
Speculation gained momentum after Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan tweeted about POLY. The crypto executive’s post spurred discussions about whether the token could join the ranks of the largest crypto assets.
$BTC$ETH$BNB$SOL$POLY 🤔 https://t.co/HmMobU6nBh
— Shayne Coplan 🦅 (@shayne_coplan) October 8, 2025
The post signalled major ambitions for the project, with users wondering if the token, on launch, could compete by market capitalization with other top crypto assets.
“From what it looked like, he hinted that $POLY could become one of the biggest tokens by market cap,” said on-chain analyst Pranjal Bora.
Amid POLY token launch thoughts, it would be nearly impossible to rule out the possibility of an airdrop, potentially rewarding early adopters.
The data behind Polymarket’s active trader base further explains why this prospective airdrop stands out, drawing heavy interest when compared to previous industry breakthroughs.
Polymarket’s 1.35 million active traders put it among the top crypto projects, while participation metrics reveal a highly engaged core.
According to Didi, a DeFi researcher on X (Twitter), only 0.51% of wallets have net profits over $1,000, and top trading volumes of over $50,000 are limited to 1.74% of users.
Infographic shows Polymarket’s active user base and wallet distribution. Source: Didi on X
This intensifies talk that hundreds of thousands may qualify for a notable airdrop if allocations reward activity and volume.
“Polymarket just hinted at their $POLY token today…They currently have over 1.35M traders…Polymarket could easily end up being the biggest airdrop ever. Position yourself accordingly,” the researcher shared in a post.
The hints of a POLY token and the possibility of a sizeable airdrop have energized the prediction markets space.
How Polymarket’s Prospective Drop Stacks Up Against Pi Network and Uniswap
If Polymarket unveils a POLY airdrop, comparisons to past record events are inevitable. In February, Pi Network’s launch set a new standard, distributing an estimated $12.6 billion in tokens to millions who mined on mobile devices.
This scale beat Uniswap’s $6.43 billion airdrop milestone in 2020. Both airdrops attracted massive participation and increased industry scrutiny.
Meanwhile, institutional investment signals strong confidence in Polymarket’s potential. When Intercontinental Exchange (the parent of NYSE) invested $2 billion at a $9 billion post-money valuation, Polymarket joined the upper echelon of crypto projects, combining high user engagement with serious financial backing.
Polymarket celebrates ICE’s $2B investment and $9B valuation. Source: Polymarket
These developments also show growing confidence in decentralized prediction markets, particularly after Polymarket’s approval from the US CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission), paving the way for future expansion.
Still, it is impossible to ignore that although previous airdrops, such as Pi’s, set high bars, they came with their own challenges. Among them, the token fell 37% after launch, and ongoing regulatory attention remains a factor. The prospective POLY token could witness similar challenges.
Nonetheless, Polymarket’s new investment and steady trading volumes, exemplified by an $84 million trading day in October, suggest any airdrop would be significant and draw widespread participation.
Polymarket daily volume. Source:
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