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Anthropic's Rumored Path to a $2 Trillion Valuation

Prediction markets first bid up Anthropic toward a $2 trillion valuation, fueling reports of a record October IPO and rumors of $11.5B quarterly revenue, which in turn sparked debate over the numbers.

2026-08-12 ~ 2026-08-15 · 4 episodes · 15 posts

Episode 1 · Polymarket Bets on Anthropic Hitting $2 Trillion Valuation by Year-End (2026-08-12, 3 posts)

Polymarket data indicates soaring valuation expectations for Anthropic, with the probability of the AI giant reaching a $2 trillion valuation by year-end now exceeding 53%.

Episode 2 · Anthropic Targets $2 Trillion Valuation in Upcoming IPO (2026-08-13, 8 posts)

According to multiple sources including the Financial Times, AI model company Anthropic may launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) before October 31 this year. Investors are highly optimistic about its prospects, expecting explosive growth in both valuation and revenue.

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  • IPO时间线：According to sources like @ChuckDBrooks, @kimmonismus, and @0xsachi, Anthropic may launch its IPO in October (by October 31 at the latest).
  • 营收与估值预期：Cited by @firstadopter and @ChuckDBrooks from the Financial Times, driven by a rapid 800% revenue growth, investors expect Anthropic's annualized revenue to reach $100 billion to $120 billion by the end of 2026.
  • 估值对比：Based on data provided by @justalexoki, Anthropic's current valuation has reached $965 billion, surpassing Walmart's $926 billion (though Walmart's current revenue of $681 billion remains much higher than Anthropic's).

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  • 最高估值目标：Revealed by @kimmonismus, calculated with an 800% revenue growth rate, some investors are bullish on a valuation up to $3 trillion. This extreme expectation remains market speculation.

为什么重要

  • 史上最大规模IPO预期：@kimmonismus noted that supporters are betting this could be the largest IPO in history, reflecting the capital market's enthusiastic pursuit of top-tier AI companies. Despite ongoing challenges in model iteration, the projected revenue at the hundred-billion level is reshaping the valuation ceiling for tech companies.

Episode 3 · Anthropic Reportedly Hits $11.5B Q2 Revenue, Turns Profitable (2026-08-15, 2 posts)

Rumors suggest Anthropic's Q2 revenue surpassed $11.5 billion, doubling from the previous quarter and achieving positive adjusted operating income. This financial milestone may signal preparations for an upcoming IPO.

Episode 4 · Anthropic Valuation Sparks Debate Over Revenue (2026-08-15, 2 posts)

Netizens debated whether Anthropic's $47B valuation surpasses OpenAI, comparing OpenAI's $4B ARR with Anthropic's earlier valuation figures.