Polygon Bridged USDC (Polygon PoS) (USDC.E) Daily Market Analysis 18 February 2026

Circle and Polymarket partner for native USDC adoption – here's the latest: • Circle partners with Polymarket (05 February 2026) to transition from bridged USDC.e to native USDC • Polymarket's high activity ($1M+ weekly fees) underscores the significance of this migration for settlement standards • Broader ecosystem migration is underway, with DeFi protocols incentivizing users to phase out the bridged token • USDC on Polygon sees real-world use, enabling instant VAT refunds for travelers during the 2026 Winter Olympics • Bridged USDC.e trading volume falls -7.60%, signaling declining market activity for the legacy token