What Are Basic Filters?
Basic filters are the foundation of your alert settings. They answer two simple questions:- How big should trades be? (Minimum Trade Size)
- What types of trades do I want to see? (Buy/Sell Toggles)
Minimum Trade Size
This is the most important filter. It sets the minimum dollar amount a trade must be before you’re notified.How It Works
| Setting | What You’ll See |
|---|---|
| $1,000 (default) | Only trades of $1,000 or more |
| $5,000 | Only trades of $5,000 or more |
| $10,000 | Only trades of $10,000 or more |
| $100 | Almost all trades (lots of noise!) |
Common Questions
What's the lowest I can set minimum trade?
What's the lowest I can set minimum trade?
You can go as low as you want, but very low amounts will result in a flood of alerts. We recommend staying at $500 minimum.
Does trade size include fees?
Does trade size include fees?
The displayed trade size is the core trade amount. Fees are separate and typically very small on Polymarket.
Why would I turn off BUY or SELL?
Why would I turn off BUY or SELL?
Some strategies focus on one side. For example, if you’re looking for markets where people are exiting positions, you might only watch SELLs.