Polymarket
Prediction market with a crypto-based international app and Polymarket US, a CFTC-regulated exchange for US residents.
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Polymarket key facts
| Category | Prediction market |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, API |
| US availability | Yes, via Polymarket US (QCX LLC, CFTC-regulated DCM); international app is separate |
| Fees | Polymarket US taker fee 0.0695 x contracts x p x (1 - p); maker rebate |
| Company | QCX LLC d/b/a Polymarket US |
What is Polymarket?
Polymarket is a prediction market for trading yes/no contracts on real-world events. US residents use Polymarket US, run by QCX LLC as a CFTC-regulated designated contract market that trades in US dollars. The international product is crypto-based and runs on a blockchain.
Polymarket usage
From DefiLlama (TVL) (fees users paid), updated Sep 26, 2026.
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Polymarket pros and cons
- US residents can trade through a CFTC-regulated exchange
- Makers get a rebate on Polymarket US
- Taker fee rebates of 10% to 50% for high monthly volume
- US and international products are separate apps with separate markets
- Taker fee on Polymarket US peaks at $1.74 per 100 contracts at a 50 cent price
- Polymarket US trades in dollars only, not crypto
Polymarket FAQ
What is Polymarket?
Polymarket is a prediction market for trading yes/no contracts on real-world events. US residents use Polymarket US, run by QCX LLC as a CFTC-regulated designated contract market that trades in US dollars. The international product is crypto-based and runs on a blockchain.
How much value is locked in Polymarket?
$359.2M according to DefiLlama on Sep 26, 2026. It is deployed on 1 chain: Polygon.
How much does Polymarket cost?
Polymarket US taker fee 0.0695 x contracts x p x (1 - p); maker rebate, according to Polymarket’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).
How much do users pay Polymarket in fees?
$80.8M over the last 30 days, according to DefiLlama on Sep 26, 2026.
Is Polymarket available in the US?
Yes, via Polymarket US (QCX LLC, CFTC-regulated DCM); international app is separate, according to Polymarket’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).
Sources
How this page works
Sources: Polymarket: official site, Polymarket US: What is Polymarket US?, Polymarket US: Fee Schedule. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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