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Trading volume matters on Polymarket. Higher volume means better liquidity, tighter spreads, and easier execution.
Polymarket Volume
Polymarket regularly sees:
- Daily volume: Tens of millions during major events
- Total volume: Billions in cumulative trading
- Peak events: Elections drive record volume
Highest Volume Markets
- Presidential elections: By far the highest volume
- Major news events: Fed decisions, geopolitics
- Crypto prices: Bitcoin milestones
- Sports: Super Bowl, World Cup
Why Volume Matters
- Tighter spreads: Less cost to trade
- Better fills: Large orders execute easily
- Price accuracy: More traders = better information
- Faster updates: Prices react to news quickly
Low Volume Markets
Beware of thin markets:
- Wide spreads eat into profits
- Hard to exit positions
- Prices may be stale or manipulated
Track Volume with Alphascope
Alphascope shows market activity:
- Predictions → See market volume