Polygon MATIC Price History

MATIC / POL Historical Price Data (2019–2026)

The Polygon MATIC price history begins in April 2019 when the token launched at approximately $0.00263. From those early levels, MATIC has experienced extraordinary cycles of growth and correction. The first data year closed up 310% from the opening price, setting the stage for what would become one of crypto's standout performers in the 2021 bull market.

The 2021 bull run propelled MATIC to its all-time high of $2.92 on December 26, 2021. The average price that year was $1.07, and the token closed the year at $2.53. At peak market cap, Polygon was firmly established in the top 15 cryptocurrencies globally. The catalyst was explosive DeFi adoption on the Polygon network, which offered Ethereum users a low-cost alternative during periods of high network congestion.

The 2022 bear market erased most gains, with MATIC dropping to a low near $0.32 — a decline of approximately 89% from the ATH. In 2023, recovery began with MATIC briefly reclaiming $1.56 in January before settling into a $0.50–$0.90 range for much of the year. The September 2024 MATIC-to-POL migration was a significant structural milestone but had limited short-term price impact.

By early 2026, the POL token trades near $0.09, approximately 97% below the all-time high. For context, this represents a potential 31x return if the token were to reclaim its $2.92 ATH. Historical Bitcoin cycles suggest that Polygon could see renewed interest in the 2025–2026 timeframe if on-chain fundamentals improve and the Agglayer ecosystem gains traction.