Platform Interface Guide

A walkthrough of the Polymarket dashboard and key elements.

Understanding the interface is key to making fast, accurate trading decisions.

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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).

John Lee
Published: November 7, 2025
Updated: December 2, 2025
7 min read