Interface Guide
Platform Interface Guide
A walkthrough of the Polymarket dashboard and key elements.
Understanding the interface is key to making fast, accurate trading decisions.
1. The Market Page
When you click on a specific market (e.g., "Trump vs Biden"), you see the Market Page.
A. The Title & Rules
At the top, you'll see the question being asked.
- Always read the "Rules" tab! This defines exactly how the market resolves.
- Example: "Resolves to Yes if Trump is inaugurated by Jan 20, 2025." - The specific date and wording matter.
B. The Outcome Box
You will see options like Yes and No.
- Price: The current cost to buy 1 share (e.g., 60¢).
- Percentage: This implies the market probability (e.g., 60%).
C. The Chart
- Timeframes: 1H, 6H, 1D, 1W, All.
- Shows the price history of the "Yes" outcome.
D. Order Book (Advanced)
Located usually below or to the side. It shows the Bids (Buy orders) and Asks (Sell orders).
- Depth: How much money is waiting to be traded at each price level.
2. Portfolio Dashboard
Click Portfolio in the navigation bar.
- Positions: Shows your active bets.
- Value: Current market value of your shares.
- P/L: Profit or Loss (Value - Cost Basis).
- Activity: A log of all your Buys, Sells, and Deposits.
3. Leaderboard
Shows the top traders by profit (All-time, Monthly, Weekly).
- You can click on top traders to see what they are betting on (if their profile is public).