Polymarket political betting could boost stablecoin use in 2026

Beincrypto reports that political and geopolitical betting on prediction market Polymarket is driving rapidly growing, high-value activity and could spur a major stablecoin boom in 2026.

Top-charting markets largely center on US politics and global leadership polls, with trading volumes on these polls ranging from near $1 million to highs of $174 million. Bets tied to geopolitical flashpoints — including US–Venezuela tensions and speculation about US control of Greenland — have gained momentum. Polymarket facilitates transfers across Ethereum, Polygon, Base and Arbitrum and accepts deposits in a range of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins such as USDT and USDC; because wagers are primarily placed through stablecoins, expanding volumes could drive broader crypto and stablecoin usage.

Looking ahead, several major events may accelerate this trajectory: sports-related betting around the 2026 World Cup in North America in June is likely to increase activity, and stablecoins may play a central role thanks to their ease of use for non-crypto users and alignment with fiat—particularly the US dollar. The outlet says it adheres to Trust Project guidelines and advises readers to verify facts independently and consult a professional before making decisions based on this reporting.

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Crypto, Polymarket, Stablecoins, Us Elections, Usdt, Usdc