Polymarket And Parcl Launch Real Estate Prediction Markets Using Price Data

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Polymarket users can now trade forecasts on US housing prices via Parcl indexes
Parcl provides real-time index data for market settlement using Solana
PRCL token jumped over 100% following the Polymarket partnership news
Markets track price changes in select US cities over fixed timeframes

Polymarket and Parcl have partnered to launch a new category of prediction markets based on real estate trends. For the first time, real-time housing price data will be used as the basis for market outcomes, allowing users to trade on price movements in the housing sector.

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The announcement was made on Monday. Under the agreement, Polymarket will operate the markets while Parcl will supply daily housing price indexes to verify results. These indexes are designed to provide an accurate reflection of local real estate price changes and will serve as the benchmark for market settlements.

Settlement Through Real-Time Housing Indexes

Each prediction market will be linked to a Parcl resolution page. This page will display the final settlement value, the index methodology, and historical data. The structure allows for public verification of results and consistent resolution across markets.

The contracts will be based on whether home prices in a selected city increase, decrease, or hit specific index levels over a defined period. According to the companies, the first phase of the rollout will focus on a limited number of high-liquidity US cities. Additional cities and contract types will be added in later phases.

Parcl, which operates using the Solana blockchain, has built a system that tracks residential real estate prices in near real-time. The company launched during the early COVID-19 period when housing markets experienced major fluctuations. It has since developed a network of onchain products and analytics.

PRCL Token Sees Major Price Increase

Following the news, Parcl’s native token PRCL rose sharply. According to CoinGecko, the token was up by around 120% in the 24 hours after the partnership was announced.

This price surge reflects rising interest in the use of decentralized tools for real-world data tracking. By providing an onchain housing index, Parcl introduces a standardized reference point for use in multiple applications, including prediction markets.

The collaboration also opens up a new category for market participants who want to speculate on trends in real estate without buying property or investing in real estate securities.

Prediction Markets Gain Traction After 2024 Elections

Prediction markets gained wider attention during the 2024 US presidential election. Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi saw major growth in user activity and market participation during that time.

Since then, Polymarket has formed multiple partnerships, including deals with DraftKings, UFC, and PrizePicks. Reports from September noted that the platform was exploring a US expansion and seeking funding at a $10 billion valuation.

Kalshi, another prediction market, raised $1 billion in late 2025. The round was led by Sequoia Capital and CapitalG and followed a $300 million raise a month earlier.

With this new partnership, Polymarket extends its reach beyond politics and crypto into a new asset category—residential real estate.