Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about mathematical complete-set arbitrage, orderbook mechanics, and system deployment.
1. How does the Up + Down < $1.00 algorithm create guaranteed edge?
Binary prediction markets on Polymarket settle for exactly $1.00 per share for the winning outcome and $0.00 for the losing outcome. Holding 1 Up and 1 Down share yields a guaranteed $1.00 payoff regardless of which event wins. When the bot buys Up at 42¢ and Down at 53¢, total cost is 95¢, locking in a +5¢ gross arbitrage spread (+5.26%) upon contract resolution.
2. What happens if one side remains unfilled before candle expiry?
The bot uses strict timeout heuristics. If a leg remains unfilled as the 15-minute candle nears expiry, the algorithm either hedges via market order or relies on the 14% directional residual buffer, while halting new paired bids until resolution.
3. Is Polymarket Bot non-custodial?
Yes, 100%. The bot runs locally on your personal computer. Private keys remain encrypted in your local RAM and are used solely for EIP-712 order signing. Your funds are never deposited to third-party accounts.
4. What are the system requirements to run the software?
Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit), 4GB RAM, and a stable broadband internet connection with latency under 150ms to Polygon RPC endpoints.
5. How do I activate the 7-day free trial?
Download the portable client executable from the home page, run it, and message /start to our official Telegram channel @TradePolyBots to instantly generate your trial license key.