MetaMask, the most widely used Ethereum wallet, is moving directly into the prediction market arena through a new integration with Polymarket, giving users the ability to trade event outcomes from inside their wallets.

“You can now trade on the future outcome of real world events inside your wallet,” Consensys’ Gabriela Helfet wrote, adding that users will also earn MetaMask Rewards points for every prediction placed.

MetaMask Becomes New Gateway to Polymarket With One-Tap Funding

The integration creates a new on-ramp for Polymarket and introduces “one tap funding,” allowing users to deposit with any token from any EVM-compatible chain.

The move further tightens the link between everyday crypto wallets and decentralized betting platforms, positioning MetaMask as a gateway not only to Web3 apps but also to real-world event speculation.

Polymarket has surged in popularity over the past year, fueled in part by heightened attention during the 2024 US election cycle.

Former President Donald Trump’s embrace of crypto and a more relaxed regulatory climate helped push the platform back into the US market.

The company is now reportedly exploring a valuation of up to $15 billion, following a $2 billion strategic investment from Intercontinental Exchange, the parent of the NYSE.

Predicting on MetaMask only takes a few seconds.

We've enabled 1-click funding with any EVM token, or you can get started instantly if you have an existing @polymarket account! pic.twitter.com/zZtrQPDu3m

— MetaMask.eth (@MetaMask) December 5, 2025

For MetaMask, the move comes as the wallet expands beyond its Ethereum-focused roots. In October, it launched multichain accounts that support both EVM and non-EVM networks, including Solana.

The wallet is also preparing for the rollout of a native MASK token, as parent company Consensys gears up for a potential IPO.

The move comes as Polymarket is recruiting staff for an internal market-making team that would trade against its own customers, mirroring a controversial feature already used by rival Kalshi that has drawn criticism and legal challenges.

As reported, the New York-based prediction market startup has approached traders, including sports bettors, to join the new unit, people familiar with the matter said, requesting anonymity because the plans remain private.

Prediction Markets Hit $13B in Record Activity

Prediction markets have crossed $13 billion in cumulative trading volume, marking a record high even as broader crypto markets cool.

The surge has drawn in major players across tech and finance, including Fanatics, Coinbase, and MetaMask, all of which have recently launched or expanded event-trading platforms.

Against this backdrop, YZi Labs, the venture firm founded by Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, has been intensifying its involvement in the sector.

YZi-backed Opinion has emerged as one of the most surprising breakout platforms. Launched on BNB Chain in October, it recorded nearly $1.5 billion in weekly trading volume within its first month, briefly overtaking established names such as Kalshi and Polymarket.

Meanwhile, prediction markets platform Kalshi has secured a major media breakthrough after signing a partnership with CNN, making the company the network’s official prediction markets partner while closing a $1 billion funding round at an $11 billion valuation.

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MetaMask is expanding its mobile wallet into a wider trading hub with a new integration built around Polymarket. MetaMask has rolled out “MetaMask Prediction Markets,” a feature that lets users trade the outcomes of real-world events directly in the mobile…

MetaMask rolled out a paid security subscription called ‘Transaction Shield’ this Tuesday that promises to refund users if its threat detection tools fail. The service costs $9.99 per month and offers up to $10,000 in coverage for transactions the wallet incorrectly flags as “safe.”

The feature targets the anxiety of signing malicious contracts—a vector that can drain millions from users, as seen in the case of this victim, who lost over $3 million in August 2025. The way the new “Transaction Shield” works is simple: if the system gives a transaction the green light but funds are stolen, MetaMask pays.

The Fine Print – What Is Not Covered by the MetaMask Transaction Shield?

The coverage is specific. It applies to assets lost during the interaction itself—such as a drainer contract masking as a mint. It does not cover:

• Compromised Keys: If a user loses their seed phrase or falls for a phishing site that steals credentials, the payout is zero.
• Protocol Hacks: If Aave or Uniswap get exploited after the deposit, MetaMask is not liable.
• Market Volatility: Slippage and price crashes are on the user.

Coverage is capped at $10,000 monthly across 100 eligible transactions. Claims must be filed within 21 days, with payouts settled in mUSD within roughly 15 business days.

Market Context

The service supports major EVM chains including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon, BNB Chain, and Base. It is currently available only on the browser extension, with mobile support pending.

This move signals a pivot for wallet providers from passive tools to active, paid guardians. By monetizing security, MetaMask creates a recurring revenue stream while addressing the primary barrier to entry for retail capital: fear of the “Sign” button.

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