How to Use Polymarket: Sign Up, Deposit & Place a Trade

Polymarket lets you trade real money on the probability of real-world events. Each share pays out 1 USDC if the outcome happens and 0 if it does not, so the price is the implied probability. Here is how to start.

  1. Create an account at Polymarket and verify as required for your region.
  2. Fund your wallet with USDC (crypto) or via card. Funds sit in your own wallet.
  3. Browse markets by category (politics, sports, crypto, awards) and open one.
  4. Pick an outcome. The price shown is the implied probability, for example 42c = 42%.
  5. Enter your stake and confirm. Your position updates live as the market moves.
  6. Sell any time before resolution to lock in profit or loss, or hold to settlement.

Tips for beginners

Start small while you learn how prices move. Because the price is the probability, a 90c share only returns about 11% if it resolves yes, while a 10c long shot pays 10x but rarely lands.