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Donald Trump Jr. Invests in Polymarket, Joins as Strategic Advisor

Donald Trump Jr. Invests in Polymarket, Joins as Strategic Advisor

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 hours ago

Donald Trump Jr. has invested in the prediction platform Polymarket through his venture firm 1789 Capital, joining the company's advisory board.

Investments by 1789 Capital in Polymarket

The prediction platform Polymarket has received a multi-million dollar investment from Donald Trump Jr.'s venture firm, 1789 Capital. This comes after Founders Fund valued Polymarket at over $1 billion.

Strategic Changes and Company Development

Reports indicate that Polymarket acquired the derivatives exchange QCEX for $112 million earlier in the year, obtaining a CFTC license. Trump Jr. will serve as a strategic advisor, potentially enhancing the company's position in the rapidly growing predictions industry.

Future of Prediction Markets

Polymarket has reported over $6 billion in predictions in 2025. Despite ongoing scrutiny from regulators, Trump Jr.'s investment signals a growing institutional belief in the future of such platforms as financial instruments distinguishing betting, markets, and politics.

Donald Trump Jr.'s investment in Polymarket signals strong interest in prediction markets as a future segment of the financial industry.

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