Best for
- crypto-native users
- broad event market coverage
- users comparing prediction market odds
Platform review
Polymarket is a crypto-native prediction market reference point for readers comparing broad event coverage, wallet flow, fees, liquidity, and resolution rules.
| Field | ForecastIndex note |
|---|---|
| Fees | Polymarket documents category-based taker fees on certain markets. Makers are not charged in the published fee schedule; practical cost can also include spread and funding friction. |
| Availability | Availability varies by jurisdiction. Readers should verify eligibility on Polymarket before signing up or trading. |
| Market coverage | Polymarket is strongest as a reference point for event-market breadth, crypto-native user flows, and fast-moving public narratives. |
| Commercial relationship | Disclosed referral link |
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