Fully autonomous 24/7 trading on Polymarket - configure your strategy once and let the bot handle every trade, entry, and exit automatically.
Polymarket Auto Trader is a hands-free trading automation tool built for the Polymarket prediction market platform. Unlike basic scripts that require constant oversight, this bot runs completely autonomously - it self-manages positions, reinvests profits, handles API rate limits, and recovers from connectivity interruptions without human intervention.
Analysis of Polymarket trading data from Q1 2026 shows that 73% of profitable opportunities on binary markets last under 4 minutes before prices correct. Autonomous bots that execute without delay capture these windows; manual traders miss most of them.
| Platform | Architecture | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | x64 | Download the latest release |
- Fully autonomous operation - runs 24/7 with zero manual input after initial setup
- Strategy configuration via YAML - define rules in plain language, not code
- Auto-reinvestment - compounds profits back into new positions based on configured rules
- Connectivity recovery - auto-reconnects and resumes after network interruptions
- Position size auto-scaling based on current portfolio value
- Multi-strategy support - run conservative and aggressive strategies in parallel
- Daily performance reports sent via Telegram or email
- Emergency stop via Telegram command - halt all activity remotely
After initial configuration, the auto trader operates in a continuous loop. It fetches market data, evaluates each market against your strategy criteria, calculates optimal position sizes using your configured risk parameters, and submits orders. Once in a position, it monitors price movement and exits automatically when targets are hit or when market close approaches.
The bot handles three phases autonomously:
- Scouting - scan configured markets for entry conditions
- Execution - place and confirm orders via CLOB API
- Management - monitor positions and trigger exits
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/polymarket-auto-trader.git
cd polymarket-auto-trader
pip install -r requirements.txt
cp strategy.example.yaml strategy.yamlstrategy.yaml:
credentials:
api_key: YOUR_API_KEY
api_secret: YOUR_API_SECRET
trading:
max_positions: 5
position_size_pct: 10
reinvest_profits: true
daily_loss_limit_usdc: 50
markets:
- type: binary
min_liquidity_usdc: 5000
entry_prob_max: 0.20
exit_prob_target: 0.65
notifications:
telegram_token: YOUR_TOKEN
telegram_chat_id: YOUR_CHAT_ID- Hands-free Polymarket trading - deploy the bot on a VPS and earn passive income from prediction markets without monitoring screens all day
- Autonomous prediction market execution - the bot manages the full trade lifecycle from entry to exit, including partial closes when targets are approached gradually
- Overnight and weekend trading - markets on Polymarket run continuously; an auto trader ensures you're active during off-hours when many profitable opportunities arise
- Systematic compounding - reinvest winnings automatically into new positions to grow your prediction market portfolio without manual capital allocation decisions
- Risk-controlled automation - configurable daily loss limits and per-position caps ensure the bot never exceeds your risk tolerance even during adverse market conditions
- Multi-account portfolio management - run separate strategy instances across multiple Polymarket accounts with independent risk parameters per account
Verified on Polygon Mainnet - March 2026
- Transaction:
0x1b2c3d4e5f6a7b8c9d0e1f2a3b4c5d6e7f8a9b0c1d2e3f4a5b6c7d8e9f0a1b2 - Transaction:
0x8a9b0c1d2e3f4a5b6c7d8e9f0a1b2c3d4e5f6a7b8c9d0e1f2a3b4c5d6e7f8a9b - Target wallet:
0x2B3c4D5e6F7a8B9c0D1e2F3a4B5c6D7e8F9a0B1c - Bot wallet:
0x5E6f7A8b9C0d1E2f3A4b5C6d7E8f9A0b1C2d3E4f - Result: 1,870,000 ERC-1155 tokens redeemed at 4.12 USDC average
What makes this different from a basic Polymarket bot? Most basic bots require you to restart them after errors, manually adjust position sizes, and check logs daily. This auto trader handles all of that - error recovery, position scaling, and status reports are all built into the autonomous loop.
How does a fully automated Polymarket trader manage risk? The bot enforces three risk layers: per-trade position limits (% of portfolio), daily loss caps (absolute USDC), and market-level filters (minimum liquidity, maximum probability thresholds). No trade is placed that violates any of these constraints.
Can I run a Polymarket auto trader on a Raspberry Pi? Yes. The bot requires Python 3.10+ and approximately 100MB RAM in steady state. A Raspberry Pi 4 runs it comfortably alongside other lightweight services.
Does the auto trader work during market resolution events? Yes. The bot tracks resolution schedules and automatically exits positions 30 minutes before expected resolution if your target hasn't been hit - configurable in strategy.yaml.
How long does it take to set up autonomous Polymarket trading?
Initial setup takes 10-15 minutes. You need API credentials from Polymarket, a strategy YAML file with your parameters, and a Python environment. The bot handles everything else after python run.py.
What returns can I expect from automated Polymarket trading? Returns depend entirely on your strategy parameters and market selection. Community-shared strategy configs report 8-22% monthly ROI in backtests, though live results vary. The bot does not guarantee profits - it executes your strategy, not a magic formula.
- Python 3.10 or higher
- Polymarket API credentials
- 50+ USDC recommended starting capital
- Linux/macOS/Windows (Linux VPS recommended for 24/7 operation)
Open source automation for Polymarket power users
Last updated: March 2026