POL (ex-MATIC) (POL) Coin Check
POL is the token of the Polygon ecosystem and is used for gas on the PoS network, for staking and for governance. The zkEVM uses ETH for gas, and its discontinuation was announced in June 2025.
The analysis in detail
Founders, investors, token distribution, lockups and unlocks at a glance, with sources and dates.
Who bought when at what price, and how much is still coming to the market.
The most important risks with evidence, plus how overheated POL (ex-MATIC) is compared with its own history.
What speaks against the project and what to watch out for.
The full analysis for POL (ex-MATIC) and more than 1,000 other coins
Tokenomics, team, risks and utility – six pillars, one grade. From the COMPASS plan.
See plansFrequently asked questions
What is POL (ex-MATIC)?
POL is the token of the Polygon ecosystem and is used for gas on the PoS network, for staking and for governance. The zkEVM uses ETH for gas, and its discontinuation was announced in June 2025.
How does CryptoCompass rate POL (ex-MATIC)?
With an overall grade of 2.4 (61 out of 100) across six pillars: tokenomics, team, utility, security, execution and relevance. Grades range from 1.0 (very strong) to 5.0 (very weak). The reasoning for each pillar is inside CryptoCompass.
How far is POL (ex-MATIC) from its all-time high?
The all-time high of POL is $1.29 (13 Mar 2024). On 22 Oct 2026, POL trades at $0.0930, which is 93% below it.
Is the grade a buy recommendation?
No. We rate the structure of the project, not the price. A good grade says nothing about whether the price is currently cheap. Not investment advice.
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We rate the structure of the project, not the price. Not investment advice. Crypto is highly risky and a total loss is possible. Price data: CoinGecko, as of 22 Oct 2026.