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Polymarket CEO warns of ‘irrational exuberance’ in 100x token chase
At Token2049 Singapore, Polymarket’s chief highlighted the risky hype around ultra‑high‑return crypto bets.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Shayne Coplan, chief executive of prediction‑market platform Polymarket, told attendees at Token2049 Singapore on Wednesday that the rush to discover the next 100‑times cryptocurrency token reflects "irrational exuberance" and a "hot‑potato" mindset. He said traders often buy assets they consider worthless, hoping to sell before the price collapses back to zero.
Coplan noted that while a few participants can amass wealth through such bets, the strategy inevitably leads to price corrections. He contrasted this speculative approach with Polymarket’s model, where users trade on future events rather than seeking exponential upside. The platform, the second‑largest prediction market, recorded $1.21 billion in volume over the past week, according to DeFiLlama data, while rival Kalshi logged $2.3 billion.
Coplan also referenced Robert J. Shiller’s 2000 book *Irrational Exuberance* to illustrate how optimism can spread through psychology and feedback loops. He warned that the allure of quick riches continues to draw traders to altcoins, even as finding the next big winner grows harder.
Key facts
- Shayne Coplan described the chase for 100x crypto tokens as "irrational exuberance". (cointelegraph.com)
- Polymarket ranks as the second‑largest prediction market with $1.21 billion in weekly volume. (cointelegraph.com)
- Kalshi logged $2.3 billion in prediction‑market volume over the same period. (cointelegraph.com)
Sources
- [1] cointelegraph.com — originally reported as “Polymarket’s Shayne Coplan Calls Chasing 100x Tokens ‘Irrational Exuberance’”
