POL (ex-MATIC) key statistics
As of July 28, 2026, POL (ex-MATIC) (POL) is trading at $0.0774, up +1.13% over the past 24 hours. It ranks #77 by market cap, currently $826.62M, with $23.73M traded in the last 24 hours. Circulating supply is 10.69B POL.
Volume / mkt cap
From all-time high
POL (ex-MATIC) price chart
Chart data: TradingView · BINANCE:POLUSDT. May differ slightly from the CoinGecko quote above. Not investment advice.
Price history from Binance daily closes (POL/USDT) – hover for the date and price. Each window shows only real data; nothing is padded.
POL (ex-MATIC) (POL) price prediction
Neutral regime| Horizon | Days | Bear | Base | Bull | Base vs now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 1 | $0.0739 | $0.0776 | $0.0815 | +0.3% |
| 7 days | 7 | $0.0643 | $0.0765 | $0.0911 | -1.1% |
| 30 days | 30 | $0.0478 | $0.0735 | $0.1129 | -5.0% |
| 90 days | 90 | $0.0288 | $0.0662 | $0.1524 | -14.4% |
| 1 year | 365 | $0.00945791 | $0.0516 | $0.2811 | -33.3% |
| End of 2027 | 520 | $0.00613141 | $0.0464 | $0.3515 | -40.0% |
| End of 2028 | 886 | $0.00291016 | $0.0409 | $0.5742 | -47.2% |
| End of 2030 | 1,616 | $0.00096699 | $0.0343 | $1.22 | -55.7% |
Model-based scenarios. Not financial advice. Updated 38 minutes ago.
How we forecast →Model inputs: 221 days of price history · realized volatility 3.47%/day.
What is POL (ex-MATIC) (POL)?
The Polygon Ecosystem Token (POL, formerly MATIC) is the native token of the Polygon network, an Ethereum scaling ecosystem with roots going back to 2017 when Jaynti Kanani, Sandeep Nailwal and Anurag Arjun founded Matic Network. Matic launched as a plasma-based sidechain intended to offload transaction volume from Ethereum at lower cost. After rebranding to Polygon in 2021 and raising $450 million from Sequoia Capital and SoftBank among others, the project expanded into a much larger ambition: building a suite of Ethereum scaling solutions including Polygon PoS, Polygon zkEVM, and the Polygon CDK toolkit for launching application-specific chains.
Polygon PoS — the main Polygon chain — became one of the most widely used EVM-compatible networks by transaction count through 2021 and 2022, attracting NFT marketplaces (notably OpenSea and Reddit Collectible Avatars), gaming projects, DeFi protocols and large brands experimenting with digital collectibles. Its near-zero fees and Ethereum compatibility made onboarding easy for developers already familiar with Solidity. The chain uses a proof-of-stake validator set and checkpoints block hashes to Ethereum mainnet periodically, offering a middle ground between full Ethereum security and pure speed.
In 2023, Polygon announced a Polygon 2.0 roadmap that would migrate the ecosystem's core token from MATIC to POL, a new token designed to serve as the staking currency across multiple Polygon chains simultaneously. The migration began in late 2023 at a 1:1 ratio. Polygon zkEVM, launched on mainnet in March 2023, settles transaction proofs directly on Ethereum using zero-knowledge cryptography, providing stronger security guarantees than the PoS sidechain.
The Polygon CDK (Chain Development Kit) also allows other projects to launch their own zero-knowledge chains that settle to Ethereum and share liquidity through Polygon's AggLayer, a cross-chain aggregation layer in development. As with all crypto, POL/MATIC is volatile and the token migration adds a layer of complexity for existing holders. This page is information only and is not financial advice; always do your own research.
Written and reviewed by the TheWeal editorial team.
POL (ex-MATIC) analysis
Technicals · levels · performance · valuation · historyTechnical analysisDaily · updated 7 hours ago
A technical reading from 261 days of real Binance closes – moving averages and oscillators only. It describes recent price behaviour and is not a price prediction and not investment advice.
Support & resistanceDaily pivot levels
Classic pivot levels computed from the most recent daily candle (high, low, close). Reference levels only – not investment advice.
PerformanceReturn over each window
ValuationWhere price sits today · from real history
Percentage below the running peak close (0% = a fresh all-time high). Real Binance daily closes.
Price vs 200-day average
Distance below the record price
Where price sits in its yearly range
14-day price momentum
Cycle & valuation gauges computed from real daily closes (Binance). Educational context only – not investment advice.
Correlationsvs top coins · 120-day daily returns
Pearson correlation of daily returns over the last ~120 days (−1 inverse · 0 none · +1 lockstep). From real Binance closes.
Price historyMonthly returns & daily OHLC
Each bar is that calendar month’s price change (first close to last), from real Binance daily closes.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | $0.0777 | $0.0781 | $0.0749 | $0.0751 | 27.03M POL | -3.33% |
| Jul 26, 2026 | $0.0768 | $0.0777 | $0.0764 | $0.0777 | 16.28M POL | +1.16% |
| Jul 25, 2026 | $0.0768 | $0.0773 | $0.0764 | $0.0768 | 13.43M POL | +0.07% |
| Jul 24, 2026 | $0.0764 | $0.0797 | $0.0760 | $0.0768 | 27.70M POL | +0.48% |
| Jul 23, 2026 | $0.0792 | $0.0794 | $0.0752 | $0.0764 | 36.47M POL | -3.62% |
| Jul 22, 2026 | $0.0801 | $0.0802 | $0.0781 | $0.0792 | 27.33M POL | -1.04% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | $0.0805 | $0.0818 | $0.0798 | $0.0800 | 27.70M POL | -0.58% |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $0.0812 | $0.0815 | $0.0796 | $0.0805 | 27.96M POL | -0.87% |
| Jul 19, 2026 | $0.0810 | $0.0815 | $0.0803 | $0.0812 | 21.50M POL | +0.23% |
| Jul 18, 2026 | $0.0830 | $0.0834 | $0.0806 | $0.0810 | 29.03M POL | -2.42% |
| Jul 17, 2026 | $0.0816 | $0.0850 | $0.0814 | $0.0830 | 44.89M POL | +1.79% |
| Jul 16, 2026 | $0.0831 | $0.0844 | $0.0814 | $0.0816 | 38.67M POL | -1.79% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $0.0848 | $0.0853 | $0.0826 | $0.0830 | 34.40M POL | -2.11% |
| Jul 14, 2026 | $0.0823 | $0.0855 | $0.0820 | $0.0848 | 60.25M POL | +3.01% |
Daily open/high/low/close and base-asset volume from Binance (POL/USDT). Change is close vs open.
Where to buy POL (ex-MATIC) (POL)
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Always confirm an exchange operates legally in your country and supports POL before signing up. Crypto is volatile and largely unregulated; never invest more than you can afford to lose.
How to store POL (ex-MATIC)
MATIC can be held in any Ethereum-compatible self-custody wallet or in MetaMask connected to the Polygon PoS network. Hardware wallets are recommended for larger balances.
Your recovery phrase is the master backup — store it offline and never share it. This is general information, not financial advice.
POL (ex-MATIC) (POL) FAQ
Is MATIC a good investment?
We don't give recommendations. MATIC is volatile and the project is undergoing significant architecture changes. Do your own research.
What is the difference between Polygon PoS and zkEVM?
Polygon PoS is a separate blockchain that checkpoints to Ethereum; Polygon zkEVM is a zero-knowledge rollup that settles directly on Ethereum, providing stronger security guarantees.
How are TheWeal's MATIC predictions made?
Model-based scenarios from price history, volatility and regime — not a forecast and not advice. See methodology.
How do I store MATIC?
MATIC on Ethereum is an ERC-20 token; on Polygon PoS it is the native gas token. Both can be held in MetaMask or a hardware wallet.
Can I lose money holding MATIC?
Yes. Crypto prices can fall sharply. Never invest more than you can afford to lose.
What is the MATIC to POL migration?
In late 2023, Polygon began migrating its core token from MATIC to POL at a 1:1 ratio as part of its Polygon 2.0 roadmap. POL is intended to serve as the staking token across multiple Polygon chains simultaneously, expanding its utility beyond the single PoS sidechain.
Disclaimer: Market data for POL (ex-MATIC) is provided by CoinGecko and Binance and may be delayed. Price predictions on this page are model-based scenarios, not a forecast and not financial advice. Nothing here is a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any asset. Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and you could lose your entire investment – always do your own research and consider speaking with a licensed financial adviser.