Understanding Market Resolution and Payouts
When a prediction market resolves, your positions settle automatically. Here is how.
Timeline
| Step | What Happens | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Event occurs | The real-world event happens | Varies |
| Market resolves | Polymarket oracle confirms the outcome | 1-72 hours |
| Shares redeemed | Winning shares converted to USDC | Automatic (minutes) |
| Funds available | USDC appears in your wallet | After redemption |
Outcomes Explained
| Outcome | What It Means | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| WON | Your position was correct | $1.00 per share (minus entry cost = profit) |
| LOST | Your position was incorrect | $0 (you lose your investment) |
| VOIDED | Market cancelled/invalid | Original investment returned |
Fees on Winning Trades
Polyfollow charges a fee only on profitable trades:
- Starter (3%): You keep 97% of profit
- Pro (2%): You keep 98% of profit
- Whale (1%): You keep 99% of profit
No fees on losing trades. Ever.
Automatic Redemption
Polyfollow automatically redeems your winning positions. You do not need to do anything. The USDC appears in your wallet balance within minutes of market resolution.