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Sub-Second Execution Speed

Learn about Polyfollow execution times of 250-800 milliseconds and why speed matters in prediction markets.

Sub-Second Execution Speed

Polyfollow executes copy trades in 250-800 milliseconds after detecting a trader's move. Every trade is sub-second, guaranteed.


Speed Breakdown

StageTime
Trade Detection~50ms
Calculate Your Position~20ms
Order Submission~100ms
Order Filled100-600ms
Total250-800ms

Most copy trades complete in under half a second.


Why Speed Matters

In prediction markets, prices move fast. When a whale buys:

DelayWhat Happens
0-1 secondSame price as trader
2-5 secondsPrice already moved 1-3%
10+ secondsSignificant slippage
MinutesOpportunity often gone

Faster execution = better prices = higher profits


How We Achieve This

TechnologyBenefit
WebSocket StreamingReal-time trade detection (no polling)
Direct CLOB IntegrationStraight to Polymarket's order book
Pre-signed TransactionsNo wallet popup delays
Optimized InfrastructureLow-latency servers near Polymarket

Real Performance

MetricOur Speed
Fastest execution250ms
Average execution400ms
Slowest (high congestion)800ms
Sub-second rate100%

We've never had an execution take more than 1 second.


Comparison

Platform TypeTypical Speed
Manual copy (watch & click)30-60 seconds
Polling-based bots5-15 seconds
Polyfollow250-800ms

What This Means For You

  • Same prices as the traders you copy
  • No slippage from delayed execution
  • Higher profits from timely entries and exits
  • 24/7 execution while you sleep

You get the same execution quality as the pros, automatically.