Trading the news on Polymarket
News moves Polymarket prices in seconds. Preparation beats speed: know which events are scheduled, which source the market resolves on, and what price you would act at before the news arrives.
Scheduled events
Central bank decisions, data releases, debates and sports results happen at known times. Decide in advance what you will do for each likely outcome, and place limit orders where it makes sense rather than reacting under pressure.
Use the resolution source
Trade on the source that settles the market, not on the first rumour. Many traders have lost money acting on headlines that turned out wrong or did not meet the market's exact rules.
Market orders are expensive in fast markets
When everyone rushes the same way, spreads widen and the taker fee applies. Size down when you cross the spread.
Insider trading rules
Polymarket introduced rules against insider trading and manipulation in 2026. Trading on confidential information you have a duty to protect can break those rules and the law. Don't.
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