Trading and Resources
How trading works on PolyMeta
One-click trades on Polymarket, built-in risk controls, and real-time position tracking. This section covers how orders execute and what protections are in place.
Trading overview
All trades are non-custodial. Your wallet signs the transactions — PolyMeta never holds your funds.
Placing a trade
Trading on PolyMeta follows a straightforward flow:
- Pick a market. Browse the dashboard grid or list view. Each card shows the current price, YES/NO token prices, spread, volume, and signal state.
- Choose YES or NO. On the market detail page, select which side you want to buy. The order summary shows your estimated shares, potential profit, and cost.
- Set your amount. Enter a dollar amount or use the quick buttons ($5, $10, $25, $50). The system calculates shares based on the current token price.
- Submit. Click "Buy YES" or "Buy NO". The order goes through your Safe smart account to Polymarket. If the market resolves in your favor, tokens redeem at $1.00 each.
How orders execute
PolyMeta places orders as maker orders on Polymarket — meaning zero fees. If a passive fill does not complete in time, the system can fall back to a taker order. This is configurable per strategy profile.
Key point
Good execution is part of the edge. A valid signal with a wide spread or poor fill can still be a losing trade. The system checks spread and orderbook depth before executing.
Risk controls
Every strategy profile comes with built-in risk management:
- Spread gate: Trades are skipped when the YES/NO spread is too wide (configurable, default 3-5%).
- Blocked hours: Hours with historically poor performance are blocked by default. You can customize which hours to skip.
- Position sizing: Kelly fraction sizing ensures no single trade risks too much of your bankroll.
- Signal quality: Z-score thresholds, sentiment gates, and momentum confirmation filter out low-quality setups.
- Token price gate: For the Patient strategy, only tokens above a minimum price threshold are eligible.
Tracking performance
Use the dashboard tabs to monitor your activity:
- Positions tab: See all open positions with current value, PnL, and redeemable status.
- History tab: Review completed trades with timestamps, sides, sizes, and outcomes.
- Market cards: Each card shows win rate, total PnL, and trade count for that specific market.
Bankroll management
Think of your bankroll as working capital for a series of trades, not a single bet. Practical guidelines:
- Start with small stakes ($5-10) to build familiarity with the platform
- Keep enough USDC in your wallet for at least 20 trades at your stake size
- Review the strategy dashboard periodically and adjust parameters if needed
- Prediction markets carry real risk — never trade more than you can afford to lose