(AsiaGameHub) –   Polymarket has launched access to the U.S. exchange on iOS, marking a significant milestone after a more than six-month waitlist period for entry into the American market. Previously, U.S. users could only access the app through invitation-only channels.

The release of this iOS app now allows U.S. Apple users to participate in trading markets directly via the platform, following their placement on a waitlist. The Android version of the app has not yet been announced.

In July 2025, Polymarket acquired QCEX, a CFTC-licensed exchange, which enabled the company to operate within the U.S. market under established regulatory guidelines.

Following a settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in 2022 over the provision of unregistered derivatives, Polymarket was barred from U.S. operations and fined $1.4 million.

A major step in its return to the U.S. market was the acquisition of futures commission merchant status, permitting the offering of event contracts domestically. However, the timeline for re-entering the American market has extended beyond initial expectations.

Throughout this period, Polymarket has remained active by maintaining strong trade volumes through international users who accessed the platform via VPNs. The company continued to offer trading opportunities during recent high-profile events such as March Madness and The Masters by allowing users to engage through its international accounts.

Industry data indicates ongoing growth in prediction markets across the United States, with millions of users already participating in event-based prediction betting and traditional sports wagering.